TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Police Department today announced the arrest of 21-year-old Jesse Sharrer on two counts of Possession of Child Pornography, following a detailed investigation stemming from a cyber-tip provided by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).
The investigation by the Tampa Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit launched on December 25, 2024, after receiving information regarding child pornography.
Detectives immediately began an investigation, developing leads that ultimately led them to Sharrer’s residence, located at 4317 S. Hubert Ave.
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Throughout their investigation, detectives gathered substantial evidence, culminating in the issuance of a search warrant for Sharrer’s home.
On Thursday morning, the search warrant was executed, and Jesse Sharrer was taken into custody without incident. He has since been transported to Orient Road Jail.
“The unwavering dedication of our detectives to pursue justice for these heinous crimes is evident in these recent arrests,” said Chief Lee Bercaw. “Our commitment to protecting the most vulnerable members of our community is absolute. We will continue to use every resource at our disposal to hold these suspects accountable for their actions and to dismantle networks that exploit children.”
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