Agents seized several electronic devices, including computers, cellphones and storage media.ĭuring an interview with law enforcement officials, Jonathan Brown said that he used his desktop computer to download child sexual abuse material, had started engaging in this conduct “a long time ago,” and had since been in a cycle of seeking such materials on the internet, downloading them and then deleting them. Johns County Sheriff’s Office, and the Clay County Sheriff’s Office executed a federal search warrant at Jonathan Brown’s residence, who was home at the time. On July 8, 2022, agents with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and officers from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, the St. The investigation revealed that at least one contraband file had been uploaded to the internet from Jonathan Brown’s residence in Jacksonville. Johns County Sheriff’s Office for investigation. The electronic service provider reports were forwarded to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and the St. These uploads occurred between July 2021 and December 23, 2021. He faces a mandatory minimum term of five years and up to 20 years in prison, plus a potential lifetime term of supervised release.īoth men have been detained since their arrests.Īccording to court documents, in January 2022, an electronic service provider documented several incidents involving uploads of child sexual abuse material from an online account with the username “Jonathan Brown” and other identifiers traceable to the same name.
His sentencing hearing is set for June 26.
Jonathan Brown pleaded guilty on March 16 to downloading and receiving photos and videos depicting the sexual abuse of young children.
His sentencing hearing has not yet been scheduled. “This partnership demonstrates the dedication of everyone involved in combating human trafficking and child exploitation, making our communities safer for our children.”Īt sentencing, Joshua Brown faces up to 20 years in federal prison and a potential lifetime term of supervised release. “These guilty pleas are a testament to the investigative partnerships of federal, state and local law enforcement who draw upon the resources and expertise of each member,” said HSI Jacksonville Assistant Special Agent in Charge K.
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