PALM HARBOR, Fla. – A 72-year-old Palm Harbor man was arrested at his home Tuesday on Possession of Child Porn charges.
Detectives assigned to the Crimes Against Children Unit have arrested a Palm Harbor man for Possession of Child Pornography. Detectives began their investigation after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Through various investigative techniques, detectives were able to identify the suspect as 72-year-old Gordon Aber.
Detectives obtained a search warrant for Aber’s residence and electronics, serving it on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Investigators transported Aber to the Sheriff’s Administration Building located at 10750 Ulmerton Road in Largo where he was interviewed. Aber admitted the child pornography found on his electronic devices belonged to him.
Aber was arrested and transported to the Pinellas County Jail where he is charged with 20 counts of Possession of Child Pornography.
If you feel you have been a victim or have additional information, please contact Detective Schofield of the Crimes Against Children Unit at (727) 582-6200.