For Immediate Release
November 6, 2024
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested Michael Cameron Esarey, 46, of Fort Walton Beach, on 30 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), one count of transmission of child sexual abuse material and one count of using a two-way communication device to facilitate a felony.
The investigation began in October after agents discovered a filesharing network user downloading and transmitting files containing the sexual abuse of children. The investigation identified Esarey as the user.
On Nov. 4 agents served a search warrant at Esarey’s residence where his desktop computer and several hard drives were located. A preliminary forensic preview located thousands of child sexual exploitation files, some involving children as young as 7 years old.
Esarey was arrested and booked into the Okaloosa County Jail. The case will be prosecuted by the Office of the State Attorney, First Judicial Circuit.
The case is being investigated by the FDLE Pensacola cybercrime unit.
Please visit the FDLE website to review tips for keeping your children safe online at
https://www.secureflorida.org/SF/Family-Safety/BPParents.
For Further Information Contact:
FDLE Office of Public Information
Info@fdle.state.fl.us