A Florence man initially arrested on a bench warrant is accused of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor, according to a press release from the Florence County Sheriff’s Office.
Barry Leonard Brown, 34, of 3639 E. Palmetto St., Lot 14, was arrested Saturday and is in custody at the Florence County Detention Center in Effingham awaiting a bond hearing.
Investigators said the suspect had multiple files on his personal computer with video and still photographic images of children performing various sex acts.
Anyone with information about possible cases of criminal sexual assault is encouraged to contact the nearest law enforcement agency.
In addition, the Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Assault provides assistance and resources designed to help victims of these crimes and can be reached at (843) 669-4600 or (800) 273-1820.
For more information on reporting child abuse, call the Childhelp Pee Dee 24-hour hotline at (866) 867-9857.
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