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Cantonment Man Arrested On 20 Child Pornography Charges Following Statewide Initiative
FDLE agents arrested 76-year-old William Dale Harris of Cantonment following a statewide investigation. Harris faces 20 counts of possession of child sexual abuse materials and remains held in the Escambia County Jail on an $85,000 bond.
About Cantonment man arrested
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CANTONMENT, FL. NewsWK — A 76-year-old Cantonment man has been arrested by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) as part of a statewide crackdown targeting online offenders.
The Arrest and Charges
William Dale Harris was taken into custody following an extensive investigation into the possession and dissemination of illegal materials online. Harris is officially facing multiple felony offenses, including:
- 20 counts of possession of child sexual abuse materials (CSAM).
- 1 count of unlawful use of a two-way communication device to commit a felony.
The arrest was finalized after FDLE agents, executing a localized operation under a broader Florida initiative, tracked the illicit digital activity directly to the suspect.
Current Status and Bond
Following his arrest, Harris was transported and booked into the Escambia County Jail.
Jail Records Indicate: Harris remains in custody at the Escambia County Jail with a total bond securely set at $85,000.
The investigation remains active as digital forensics teams continue to review seized electronic devices. Local authorities urge residents to report any suspected online exploitation of children to law enforcement or via specialized cyber tiplines.
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