KEY WEST, Fla. — A Key West man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he uploaded disturbing content involving both children and animals.
Authorities said Jorge Tyler Perez, 28, was arrested Friday by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and faces one count of possession of child sexual abuse material and 14 counts related to sexual acts involving animals — all third-degree felonies.
Investigators confirmed that Perez’s arrest is part of a larger FDLE operation focused on identifying individuals who exploit children online.
According to authorities, the investigation began in November 2024 when the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) alerted FDLE to a Snapchat user who had uploaded child sexual abuse material.
Investigators said they later linked the account to Perez and discovered additional videos depicting acts of bestiality.
On Friday, they said FDLE agents executed a search warrant and seized an electronic device for analysis. Perez was taken into custody and booked into the Monroe County Jail, authorities confirmed.
FDLE officials said the case remains open and ongoing.
As of Saturday, Perez remains at the Monroe County Main Jail. His bond information wasn’t immediately available.
He is scheduled to be arraigned on July 29.
For information on protecting children online, visit FDLE’s online safety resource.
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