A St. Johns County Office deputy was fired Friday after he was arrested and accused of possessing child pornography.
The Sheriff’s Office said the charges came after its Internet Crimes Against Children Unit received cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children concerning the upload of Child Sexual Abuse Material to an electronic service provider.
“Protecting children from exploitation is a priority for SJSO, and offenders will be held accountable regardless of occupation or status. This is an active investigation, and several items of evidentiary value are still being examined. We will provide additional updates as applicable,” the Sheriff’s Office said in a Friday night news release.
Gruny faces six counts of possession of CSAM, six counts of Transmission of CSAM and one count of Unlawful use of a Two-Way Communication Device.Digital reporter who has lived in Jacksonville for more than 25 years and focuses on important local issues like education and the environment.
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