A Tampa man was arrested and charged with 85 counts of possession of child pornography on Thursday.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Internet Predator Unit served a warrant for Edwin Mendez-Figueroa, 52, at his home on Otto Villa Place after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
An on-scene forensics examination of a computer belonging to Mendez-Figueroa located 85 images and videos of children depicted in various sexual acts.
Mendez-Figueroa was taken to the Orient Road Jail without incident.
Additional digital devices were located and will be examined.
Additional charges could be forthcoming.
