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Milton man arrested for child pornography

 
MILTON, Fla. – Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement yesterday arrested Michael David Braswell, 21, of 4536 Struth Ln, Milton, Florida on one count of promoting sexual performance by a child and one count of possession of child pornography.   
 
FDLE agents began investigating Braswell last month after receiving a tip that he was displaying videos containing images of child pornography to other internet users.
 
Braswell told investigators he would drive through residential neighborhoods in Milton, Florida with the intent to expose himself to children.
 
The vehicle Braswell used while looking for child victims was a 2002 blue Mercury 4 door. If you have any information or believe that your child may have been approached by Braswell, please contact the Pensacola Regional Operations Center at (800) 226-8574.
 
Braswell was booked into the Santa Rosa County Jail.  This case will be prosecuted by the Office of the State Attorney, 1st Judicial Circuit. 
 
For Further Information Contact:
Gretl Plessinger, Molly Best or Steve Arthur
FDLE Office of Public Information
(850) 410-7001
 

 

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