https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-pinellas/st-pete-police-officer-facing-federal-child-pornography-charges?fbclid=IwAR3Me2Ue7UDtv8n9tlGqLnV5gwao0YOOXfd_PX5tXUtaaX3ch24LvmXC5q4

A decorated St. Petersburg police officer is facing federal child pornography charges.

the U.S. Homeland Security Investigations received a tip suggesting that St. Pete police officer Matthew Enhoffer uploaded two suspected child pornographic images.

Homeland Security Investigations raided Enhoffer's home in September and seized a laptop. They found multiple child pornography images on the laptop with the username "matther enhoffer," according to federal court documents.

Enhoffer is charged with receipt and distribution of child pornography and possession of child pornography.

The St. Petersburg Police Department awarded a Medal of Valor to Enhoffer "for his actions in response to an armed suspect" in May 2015.

Following the investigation, St. Pete police placed Enhoffer on administrative leave without pay.

St. Pete police chief Anthony Holloway was emotional during Thursday's press conference .

"I don't want one officer to tarnish St. Pete police officers," Chief Holloway said. "We're going to get past this.

"We're talking about kids here. Hopefully the allegations are not true," Chief Holloway say

We must not trust authorities these days. Anyone , absolutely

Anyone can be doing this stuff. No more looking up to the authorities.

https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/decorated-st-petersburg-officer-accused-of-child-pornography-possession/