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Westchase Man Charged With 100 Counts Of Possessing Child Porn

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has arrested a Westchase man after discovering more than 1,100 photos and videos of child porn.

TAMPA, FL -- Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement have arrested a Westchase man after discovering more than 1,100 photos and videos of child pornography in his home.

FDLE charged Jesus Riol, 45, of 8619 Cottonway Lane, Tampa, with 100 counts of child pornography and five counts of transmission of child pornography following an investigation that began last fall.

The investigation led agents to obtain a search warrant for Riol's home on Monday, April 16, where they found the images on electronic devices include a computer and cell phone.

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He is being held in Hillsborough County Jail in lieu of $787,500 bond.

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