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High school student arrested for possession of child porn

By FOX 13 News Staff
Published  January 31, 2025 2:59pm EST
Hernando County
FOX 13 News

The Brief

    • On Jan. 3, the Hernando County Sheriff's Office began their investigation.
    • Probable cause was established for a warrant of Matthew Woolever's cellphone.
    • Woolever was arrested on Jan. 30 at Weeki Wachee High School.

BROOKSVILLE, Fla. - A Hernando County high school student is under arrest, accused of possessing child pornography.

Timeline:

On Jan. 3, the Hernando County Sheriff's Office began their investigation.

Probable cause was established to support a warrant for 18-year-old Matthew Woolever's cellphone.

On Jan. 30, detectives found him at Weeki Wachee High School, where he is a student, and took possession of his cellphone.

Detectives say Woolever told them he was the owner of the social media account, which contained child sex abuse material. Woolever also told them he was aware of the content being on his account.

The Charges

Matthew Tyler Woolever was arrested and charged as follows:

  • Possession of child pornography (3 counts)
  • Unlawful use of a two-way communication device (1 count)

Woolever was taken to the Hernando County Detention Center and is being held without bond.

What they're saying:

Sheriff Al Nienhuis has a zero tolerance for possession of child sexual abuse material.  Any and all tips are, and will be, meticulously investigated. 

Any person who possesses material of this nature will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

If you have information on this case, please contact Hernando County Crime Stoppers at 1-866-990-TIPS (8477) or TIPS from a cellphone.

You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000 cash.

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