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FDLE arrests Villages man for child pornography

 
THE VILLAGES, Fla. – Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested Kevin Paul Clark, 28, of The Villages, on 17 counts of possession of child pornography.  
 
The investigation began last month after FDLE received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The investigation found that Clark was uploading videos depicting the sexual exploitation of children as young as 8 years old.  
 
Clark was arrested yesterday at this home and booked into the Lake County Jail. The Office of the State Attorney, 5th Judicial Circuit will prosecute this case.
 
For tips on keeping your children safe online, visit the Secure Florida website at: https://www.secureflorida.org/SF/Family-Safety/BPParents.
 
 
For Further Information Contact:
Gretl Plessinger, Jessica Cary or Jeremy Burns
FDLE Office of Public Information
(850) 410-7001
 

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