Three men from the greater Orlando area have been arrested and charged with a total of 81 felony counts related to possession of child sexual abuse materials, according to an announcement by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier. The suspects, identified as Jorge Armando Nieto, 39, Martin Theodore Cassady, 61, and Joel Orellana, 25, are facing prosecution following investigations that uncovered graphic material involving children and animals on their personal devices.
Attorney General Uthmeier stated: “The depraved individuals who choose to engage in and trade content showing the sexual abuse of children will be caught and prosecuted to the fullest. Protecting our kids is my utmost priority, and I am confident in our Statewide Prosecutors’ ability to hold these predators accountable for this abhorrent behavior.”
The investigations began after the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Cybercrimes Task Force received tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Search warrants executed during the investigation revealed evidence indicating some victims may be younger than two years old.
Assistant Statewide Prosecutor Rodrigo Caruco will prosecute these cases in Florida’s Ninth Judicial Circuit. Authorities noted that investigations are ongoing and additional charges could be filed as more information becomes available.
