Child Porn Found In Registered Sex Offender's Home: Sheriff

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — A registered sex offender of St. Petersburg was arrested Wednesday on possession of child pornography charges, a Pinellas County Sheriff's Office news release said.

Dominick Morales, 24, allegedly uploaded child pornography to an electronic device through a social media application.

A tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children helped detectives identify Morales, and a search warrant for the suspect's home and electronics was served Wednesday, according to investigators.

Detectives said Morales admitted to possessing child pornography.

He was taken to the Pinellas County Jail following the arrest, deputies said.

If you feel you have been a victim or have additional information, please contact Detective Paden with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office at (727) 582-6200.