The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office conducted a months-long undercover operation named Operation "Peer-to-Prison," which led to the arrest of three suspects with hundreds of images and videos of child pornography and one man for drug-related charges.
Operation "Peer-to-Prison" was coordinated by detectives from HCSO's Special Victims Section, Internet Predator Unit, and Human Trafficking Section. Together, they aimed to locate and arrest those transmitting and possessing child sexual abuse material.
After months of investigation, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office executed multiple search warrants. These warrants led to the arrest of these individuals:
Brandon Wiseman:
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100 counts of Possession of Child Pornography (10 or More Images and Content of Images)
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100 counts of In-State Transmission of Child Pornography by Electronic Device
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One count of Tampering with Physical Evidence
Allen Wright:
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100 counts of Possession of Child Pornography (10 or More Images and Content of Images)
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100 counts of In-State Transmission of Child Pornography by Electronic Device
Carson Moore Jr:
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100 counts of Possession of Child Pornography (10 or More Images and Content of Images)
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11 counts of Film, Distribute, or Possess Image or Video of Sexual Activity with an Animal
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Two counts of In-State Transmission of Child Pornography by Electronic Device
As a result of the operation, Matthew Williamson was also arrested for the charges of:
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One count of Trafficking in Methamphetamine
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One count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office remains committed to protecting the community, especially children, from reprehensible individuals. This operation is a testament to our dedication to ensuring that those who seek to exploit the vulnerable will face the full force of the law.
"Our efforts will not cease safeguarding Hillsborough County from those who perpetrate these crimes against children. We stand firmly in our commitment to protect our community," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "We will relentlessly chase down those who threaten our children and ensure that they face the consequences of their actions."
This investigation is ongoing; any additional updates will come from the Public Affairs Office.
