FDLE Arrests Pensacola Man on CSAM and Bestiality Charges Following Cyber-Tip Investigation

PENSACOLA, Fla. — A 30-year-old Pensacola man is being held without bond following an investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement into child sexual abuse materials and animal exploitation content, state law enforcement officials announced.

NCMEC Cybertip Sparks FDLE Investigation

According to the FDLE, state agents arrested Chandler Baker following an investigation that originated from a cyber-tip submitted by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). The tip prompted law enforcement officers to investigate digital activity linked to a Pensacola residence.

On May 7, FDLE agents executed a search warrant at Baker’s home. During the search, investigators seized evidence that contained child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and content depicting sexual activity with animals.

Multiple Felony Charges Filed

Following a review of the seized evidence, law enforcement officers secured an arrest warrant for Baker. He faces a total of 39 counts, according to state records, including:

• 24 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material
• 13 counts of possession of bestiality (sexual activity with animals)
• 1 count of possession of marijuana over 30 grams
• 1 count of unlawful use of a two-way communication device

Held Without Bond

Authorities arrested Baker under a second warrant on May 14. He was subsequently transferred to the Okaloosa County Jail, where he is being held on no-bond status pending court proceedings.

Florida law enforces strict penalties against child sexual exploitation and animal abuse to protect vulnerable victims and maintain community safety across Escambia County and Northwest Florida.

Sources

• FDLE – FDLE arrests Pensacola man for possession of child sexual abuse materials and related charges
• Chapter 828 Section 126 – 2025 Florida Statutes – The Florida Senate

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