HERNANDO COUNTY, Fla. – Hernando County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested a Spring Hill man on multiple charges related to the possession of child pornography.
The investigation began on October 16th, 2024, when detectives received information about an individual possessing child sexual abuse material. The suspect was identified as 33-year-old Mark Anthony Mazur.
After obtaining a search warrant for Mazur’s residence on Greenbrier Court, detectives executed the warrant on December 23rd.
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“Post Miranda, Mazur confirmed ownership of the social media account found to contain child pornography and advised he was aware of the Child Sexual Abuse Material content being on his account. Mazur further admitted that he obtained the Child Sexual Abuse Material from other users via several social media platforms,” said the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office.
A search of Mazur’s cell phone revealed an additional 14 videos depicting child sexual abuse.
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Mazur was arrested and charged with 16 counts of possession of child pornography, unlawful use of a two-way communication device, and sexual activities involving an animal. He is being held without bond.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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