CyberTip leads to arrest of Fort Pierce man accused of child sex abuse material possession

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Treasure Coast law enforcement authorities collaborated to apprehend a Fort Pierce man accused of possessing child sexual abuse material.

“This arrest highlights the strong partnership between our agency and the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office,” said Sheriff Richard Del Toro. “Detective Corporal Wax acted swiftly and decisively to remove this offender from our community. Crimes against children will not be tolerated, and we will continue to hold offenders fully accountable.”

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The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office said that on Tuesday, they were notified by the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office that they received a CyberTip regarding a suspect possessing child sexual abuse material.

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The Sheriff’s Office said that they made contact with Stacy Gothal Offord, 34, of Fort Pierce, and determined he was in possession of child sexual abuse material.