Four arrested in online child pornography bust

Hillsborough County detectives conducted an undercover, online investigation of those using computers to transmit, view, and obtain child pornography. The week of June 8, 2009 saw search warrants executed and four arrests were made. Of the four suspects, one, Michael Head has an arrest record that dates back to 1995. Another suspect arrested, Gregory C. Brown has been charged with 1500 counts of child pornography. One of the suspects is a minor, 16 years old.

The video clips obtained during the investigation depicted children between the ages of one and twelve years old. There were videos depicting some of the young children in sexual bondage situations. In addition to the child pornography charges, Michael Head is also being charged with Lewd and Lascivious for an incident in December 2008 when he allegedly molested an 8-year-old male child.

Michael Head DOB 6-19-80
8504 Symmes Road #2, Gibsonton
Charges: Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Lewd and Lascivious Molestation (warrant from 2008 direct file case)
Michael Head charge report

Kevin Meere, DOB 2-25-85
4012 Eastridge Drive, Valrico
Charges: Possession of child pornography (14 counts)
Kevin Meere charge report
 

Gregory C. Brown, DOB 3-16-49
711 Valley Hill Drive, Brandon
Charges: Possession of Child pornography (1,500 counts)
Gregory Brown charge report

Patrick L. Melton, DOB 8-14-92
12004 Riverhills Drive, Tampa
Charges: Possession of Child pornography (14 counts)
Patrick Melton’s charge report is not available as he is 16 years old.
 

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