Bradenton Man Accused Of Child Porn Possession

BRADENTON, FL — A Bradenton man is facing federal charges after authorities said they found multiple images depicting child sexual abuse on his electronic devices.

Christopher David Clark, 52, was arrested this week and charged with possession of child sex abuse material, U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg said in a news release.

According to a criminal complaint, the FBI executed a search warrant at Clark’s home on Sept. 12. During the search, agents found more than 40 electronic devices including computers, cell phones and external hard drives. Investigators reviewed one of the hard drives and found multiple images depicting child sexual abuse.

This case was investigated by the FBI with assistance from the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, the Bradenton Police Department and the Sarasota Police Department.

If convicted, Clark faces up to 20 years in prison.