DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Police officer Brandon Fox, 22, has been arrested on seven counts of child pornography, Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young announced Wednesday.
What You Need To Know
- Daytona Beach police arrest officer Brandon Fox on child porn charges
- Fox, 22, was taken to the Volusia County Branch Jail and has a $70,000 bond
- The police department has fired Fox, it announced in a statement
Fox, who has been with the Daytona Beach Police Department for two years, was taken to the Volusia County Branch Jail and has a $70,000 bond. A search warrant was executed at his residence, and additional charges could be filed as the investigation continues, authorities said.
He was immediately terminated by the police department, Young said.
The department received an internal report about an individual sharing child pornography via a social media app, including images and videos of sexual acts involving children under 10 years old, according to a statement released by the Daytona Beach Police Department.
“Our response to this incident echoes our commitment to hold not only the community, but even our own officers, responsible for their actions,” Young said in a statement. “Anyone found to be in violation of the law, including members of law enforcement who are sworn to protect and serve, will be held accountable.”