For Immediate Release

Jan. 20, 2026

PENSACOLA, Fla. – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) arrested Devon Corpening, 32, of Pensacola, on 20 counts of possession of child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) and one count of using a two-way communication device to commit a felony. 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 June 2025 when FDLE agents received several cybertips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) that a cell phone service user had uploaded CSAM files to his cloud storage account. Further investigation identified the user as Corpening.

On Jan. 15, FDLE agents served a search warrant at Corpening’s residence and seized several electronic devices for further forensic examination, where additional CSAM files were located. Corpening was arrested and transported to Escambia County Jail. 

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, FBI, Homeland Security Investigations, and Florida Highway Patrol assisted with the search warrant and arrest.

The case will be prosecuted by the Office of the State Attorney, First Judicial Circuit.

The investigation remains active and ongoing.

For Further Information Contact:

FDLE Office of Public Information

Info@fdle.state.fl.us