Yearlong Investigation Ends In Arrest For Possessing Child Porn

SEMINOLE, FL --A Seminole man is facing 10 counts of possessing child pornography following an investigation that began a year ago.

After receiving a tip, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Crimes Against Children and Digital Forensics units began an investigation in November 2017 that led to Wednesday's arrest of Paul Marceau, 44, of the 11000 block of Valencia Avenue.

During their investigation, detectives were able to recover numerous images depicting child pornography from Marceau's personal home computer.

Detectives say Marceau admitted he had the knowledge and ability to access and download illegal movies on his computer but declined to speak with investigators further.

Detectives arrested Marceau at his home and transported him to the Pinellas County Jail.

Image via Pinellas Sheriff

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