FDLE News


FDLE supports mission of the "Don't Lie for the Other Guy" campaign | 7/18/2025
Campaign celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2025.

ICYMI: Sanford Police Make Child Pornography Arrest | 7/16/2025
Sanford Police Investigators have arrested Silverio Edinson Paez Lezama (D.O.B. 01/06/1978), on charges of Possession of Child Pornography, including some enhanced charges.

FDLE arrests Bradford County man for possession of child sexual abuse material | 7/15/2025
Suspect had over 100 files depicting child sexual abuse and acts of bestiality

FDLE arrests White Springs man for possession, transmission of CSAM | 7/14/2025
This arrest is the result of FDLE’s statewide initiative to locate and arrest criminals targeting children and sharing files depicting the sexual abuse of children.
 

FDLE arrests former IT system administrator for cyber related crimes | 7/11/2025

Suspect committed multiple cyber-attacks against former employer after his termination



FDLE: Key Largo man arrested for possession of child sexual abuse material | 7/11/2025
Offender located and arrested in Texas

FDLE members officially become 287(g) certified Task Force Officers | 7/10/2025
This marks a milestone towards strengthening Florida’s immigration enforcement efforts.

FDLE: Tallahassee woman arrested for depositing altered check | 7/7/2025
Arrest is result of joint effort  between FDLE and Franklin County Sheriff's Office

FDLE arrests convicted felon for attempted firearm purchase | 6/27/2025
Search warrant results in seizure of firearms, ammunition

FDLE case update: Pace Pharmacy owners rearrested in FDLE’s ongoing pill mill investigation | 6/24/2025
Suspects trafficked drugs from the Pace Pharmacy

ICYMI: Attorney General James Uthmeier and U.S. Marshal William Berger announce the rescue of sixty missing children in Central Florida | 6/23/2025
FDLE partnered with feds, local law enforcement in Operation Dragon Eye

FDLE arrests Leon County man for possession of child sexual abuse material | 6/21/2025
Local computer repairman helps bring offender to justice

FDLE arrests resident alien for fentanyl trafficking | 6/20/2025

Arrest is result of State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication investigation



HHPD, FDLE arrest Holly Hill man for possession of child sexual abuse material | 6/20/2025
Offender is a Volusia County 6th grade teacher

FDLE hosts inaugural Statewide Human Trafficking Symposium | 6/18/2025
More than 200 participants engaged in prevention and response initiatives

FDLE: Sneads man arrested for first-degree murder | 6/16/2025
Arrestee is charged with killing Gretna man

FDLE: Dozens arrested in statewide retail theft operations | 6/13/2025

Operations led to the discovery of organized crime rings



FDLE: 3 aliens arrested in Miami for drug trafficking | 6/12/2025
Arrests are result of State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication investigation

FDLE arrests Altamonte man for possession of child sexual abuse material | 6/11/2025
The arrest is the result of FDLE’s statewide initiative to locate and arrest criminals targeting children and sharing files depicting the sexual abuse of children.

ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to Protect Children Against Sexual Crimes | 6/10/2025
New laws bolster protections for children.

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