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FDLE arrests Pensacola man for possession of child sex abuse material

 
For Immediate Release
July 26, 2024
 
PENSACOLA, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) yesterday arrested Lessly Howard Robison, 75, of Pensacola, on 20 felony counts of possession of child sex abuse material and one felony count of using a two-way communication device to facilitate a felony.
 
The investigation began in October of 2022 after agents discovered a peer-to-peer file sharing user downloading child sexual abuse material. Files were downloaded onboard the Pensacola Naval Air Station and off-base. Through the investigative partnership between FDLE and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) agents identified Robison as the user.
 
Agents served a search warrant at Robison’s residence on July 24 and seized his laptop. A forensic preview of the laptop located numerous images depicting the sexual abuse of children.
 
The investigation is being investigated by the FDLE Pensacola Cyber Squad with assistance from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service.
 
Robison was arrested and booked into the Escambia County Jail without bond pending first appearance. The case will be prosecuted by the State Attorney’s Office, First Judicial Circuit.
 
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
(850) 410-7001

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