Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Mark Glass, Commissioner
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Mark Glass, Commissioner
FDLE arrests Port Richey man for possession of child sexual abuse materials
For Immediate Release
April 6, 2026
PORT RICHEY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested Tyler Hooks, 33, of Port Richey, on 38 counts of possession of child sexual abuse materials. This arrest is a result of FDLE’s statewide initiative to locate and arrest criminals targeting children and sharing files depicting the sexual abuse of children.
The investigation began in October 2025 when FDLE agents discovered that an internet service user had sent child sexual abuse materials files via a peer-to-peer network. Further investigation identified the address as Hook’s residence.
On Oct. 30, 2025, FDLE agents served a search warrant at Hook’s residence and seized several electronic devices for further forensic examination. One of the devices was forensically examined and additional child sexual abuse materials files were identified. Further examination identified Hooks as the owner of the device.
On April 1, Hooks was arrested by FDLE agents and transported to Pasco County Jail. He is being held on a $380,000 bond.
The case will be prosecuted by the Office of Statewide Prosecution.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
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FDLE Office of Public Information
FDLE is composed of five areas: Executive Direction and Business Support, Criminal Investigations and Forensic Science, Criminal Justice Information, Criminal Justice Professionalism and Florida Capitol Police. FDLE’s duties, responsibilities and procedures are mandated through Chapter 943, FS, and Chapter 11, FAC. To learn more about these areas, read our Statement of Agency Organization and Operation or visit our Open Government page.
