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Tallahassee Man Arrested for Distribution of Child Pornography

By: Blake Deshazo

Updated: October 12, 2012

NEWS RELEASE

Tallahassee man arrested for distribution of child pornography

For Immediate Release

October 12, 2012

TALLAHASSEE - Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Tallahassee Regional Operations Center Cyber Crime Unit arrested Richard Thomas Tucker, 46, on seven counts of distribution of child pornography and 15 counts of possession of child pornography.

The investigation began in September when FDLE agents downloaded videos allegedly containing child pornography from Tucker's computer. FDLE, Leon County Sheriff's Office and Homeland Security Investigations executed a search warrant at Tucker's residence yesterday at 8398 Ivy Mill Way, Tallahassee, and the suspect was arrested.

The investigation continues. Tucker was booked into the Leon County Jail.

Please visit the FDLE Computer Crime Center website to review tips for keeping your children safe online at: www.fdle.state.fl.us/FC3/.

For Further Information Contact:

Gretl Plessinger, Keith Kameg or Steve Arthur

FDLE Office of Public Information

(850) 410-7001

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