Crime & Safety

Port Richey Man Charged With 10 Counts Of Possessing Child Porn

A 46-year-old Port Richey man is facing 10 counts of possession of child pornography following his arrest Thursday, Jan. 31.

PORT RICHEY, FL -- A 46-year-old Port Richey man is facing 10 counts of possession of child pornography following his arrest Thursday, Jan. 31.

In November and December, Pasco County Sheriff's detectives began tracing child pornography downloads using IP addresses. The investigation led to Keith Harold Chamberlain of Behms Court. Detectives obtained a search warrant and searched Chamberlain's home on Jan. 24. In the process, they confiscated his computer. A subsequent review of the computer revealed multiple files containing child pornography.

When Chamberlain was interviewed, detectives said he admitted to being addicted to pornography and sharing files depicting all types of porn.

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