Tip leads to arrest of PSL man with over 600 child pornography files

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — A Port St. Lucie man is facing 26 felony counts after investigators say they uncovered a massive cache of child pornography—some featuring infants.

Investigators with the Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) say they received a tip in May that several sexual videos, possibly containing minors.

Unbeknownst to the suspect, 24-year-old Brandon Norris, officers obtained a search warrant and subpoenas, which led to his identification.

Forensic experts scoured the internet and uncovered over 600 files of child pornography– ranging from 6 months to 12 years old.

See also: 2 men arrested in ongoing child sexual abuse investigation in St. Lucie County

Officers say they arrested Norris on Tuesday afternoon with the collective help of the United States Marshals TFOs of Port St. Lucie Police Department, St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office, Fort Pierce Police Department, and Martin County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities found probable cause to book Norris with 26 counts of possession of child pornography.

Police urge anyone who knows someone or is a victim of sexual abuse to call 911, or remain anonymous by calling Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 1(800)-273-8477.

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