JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrested a Jacksonville man after investigators found disturbing files on his electronic devices.
William John Eames III was taken into custody by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on June 25.
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He’s accused of having child sex abuse material and engaging in sexual activity involving animals.
The investigation started when Google flagged files uploaded between September 13 and 23, 2023. Those cyber tips were sent to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and later to JSO.
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Police got a search warrant and went to Eames’ home on March 21, 2024. Inside, they seized devices with 340 images and videos of child sexual abuse material.
Investigators also found other files that showed child erotica where the person’s age wasn’t clear but appeared to be a minor.
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