Santa Rosa County, FL (December 19, 2018) – A Sheriff’s Deputy for Santa Rosa has just been arrested for child pornography on Monday after police launched an investigation.
On December 12, police received a citizen’s complaint and began investigating deputy Jeffery Perkins. An incident occurred that led to the arrest of Perkins for charges ranging from aggravated assault to domestic violence, and more. Police issued a search warrant to obtain his cell phone activity. While his phone was being searched for evidence related to the charges that he was facing, police discovered child pornography on his it.
Perkins has since been charged with 8 counts of possession of child pornography and is being held on a $400,000 bond. As of now, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the case.
Perkins has been a deputy since 2009.
Santa Rosa County Child Pornography Laws
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