For Immediate Release
July 15, 2025
STARKE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested Roby Emory Catrett, Jr., 56, of Starke, on 13 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material and one count of unlawful use of a two-way communication device. This arrest is the result of FDLE’s statewide initiative to locate and arrest criminals targeting children and sharing files depicting the sexual abuse of children.
FDLE’s investigation began in May when agents received multiple Internet Crimes Against Children cybertips from an electronic service provider about an account user uploading and sharing multiple files depicting the sexual abuse of children. The investigation revealed Catrett, Jr. as the individual uploading the files.
On July 15, FDLE agents arrested Catrett, Jr. at his place of employment, and was transported to the Duval County Jail. Following his arrest, FDLE served a search warrant at his residence and seized multiple electronic devices for digital forensic analysis. The Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) INTERCEPT Task Force and the Bradford County Sheriff’s Office assisted with the search warrant.
The Office of the Statewide Prosecution in Jacksonville is prosecuting the case.
The investigation remains active.
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