Osceola County Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography Following Darknet Investigation

#Osceola County Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography Following Darknet Investigation

#The Case

Janderson Freitas-Leite, a 47-year-old man from Osceola County, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of possession of child pornography and unlawful use of a two-way communication device. The charges stem from an investigation into Freitas-Leite's activities on the darknet.

#The Investigation

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office began investigating Freitas-Leite after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. On November 14, detectives executed a residential search warrant at Freitas-Leite's apartment, located at The Teale near Kissimmee. During the search, multiple electronic devices, including laptops and cell phones, were seized.

#The Charges

Freitas-Leite has been charged with:

• Unlawful use of a two-way communication device
• Eight counts of possession of child pornography

#The Evidence

Forensic analysis of the seized electronic devices revealed probable cause for the charges. The investigation found concerning forensic results, confirming eight counts of possessing child sexual performance photos/videos.

#The Arrest

Freitas-Leite is being held at the Orange County Jail on an out-of-county warrant. The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is working to bring Freitas-Leite to justice for his alleged crimes.

#The Importance of Reporting Suspicious Activity

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children plays a crucial role in identifying and reporting suspicious activity related to child exploitation. The Osceola County Sheriff's Office encourages anyone with information about suspicious activity to come forward and report it.

#Next Steps

Freitas-Leite's case will proceed through the court system, and he will face penalties for his alleged crimes. The Osceola County Sheriff's Office and other law enforcement agencies will continue to work to combat child exploitation and bring perpetrators to justice.