NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — NewsSeptember 15, 2026Hillsborough County
Deputies arrest Lutz man on more than 1,000 child sexual abuse charges following cyber tip
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Law enforcement arrested a Lutz man on more than 1,000 child sexual abuse charges involving victims aged 5 to 12 following a cyber tip and SWAT operation at his home.
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A local criminal case involves over 1,000 felony charges related to child sexual abuse material, impacting neighborhood safety and prompting a police investigation.
Key Facts
- A Lutz man was arrested by deputies following a cyber tip.
- The suspect faces more than 1,000 child sexual abuse charges.
- The alleged offenses involve victims between the ages of 5 and 12.
- The arrest involved a SWAT team operation at the suspect's home.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationHillsborough County Sheriff's Office“Conducted the investigation and arrested the suspect”OrganizationNational Center for Missing & Exploited Children“Received the initial cyber tip that triggered the investigation”PersonBilly Lane“Former detective and computer forensics examiner quoted in the article”locationLutz“Neighborhood where the arrest took place”PersonCharles Price“61-year-old Lutz resident arrested on more than 1,000 charges”PersonAlan Oppegard“Lutz neighborhood resident interviewed about the arrest”