Sarasota man arrested after wife finds child porn

A Sarasota man was arrested after his wife found child porn hidden in their home, deputies said.

On Monday, she contacted Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office when she found a thumb drive of the material in Charles Parsons’ dresser drawer, according to his arrest affidavit. The husband and wife live together with their two sons, ages 11 and 12.

After obtaining a search warrant, investigators found 40 video files and 2076 images of child porn.

Parsos is charged with 40 felony counts of possession of child porn. Additional charges are pending.

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