Cape Coral man accused of possessing child pornography

Writer: Carolina Guzman
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Michael Osborne Credit: The Cape Coral Police Department

A Cape Coral man has been arrested after allegedly being caught in possession of child pornography.

According to the Cape Coral Police Department, on Wednesday, Special Victims Unit Detectives arrested 40-year-old Michael Osborne for possession of child pornography. 

On July 13, 2024, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children contacted CCPD to report allegations of child sexual abuse material. 

The Special Victims Unit began investigating the case that connected Osborne to a social media account that flagged multiple files that were uploaded and suspected of containing child sexual abuse material.

During the investigation, it was learned that Osborne had possessed graphic videos that were confirmed to depict child pornography.

Osborne was also active in chat groups that expressed an interest in young girls.

Detectives executed search warrants, which revealed that Osborne was in possession of child pornography.

Osborne is being charged with possession of sexual performance by a child.

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