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Tampa Man Arrested for Dark Web Child Abuse Material and Dolls

Tampa Man Arrested for Dark Web Child Abuse Material and Dolls

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ThreatCluster •October 17, 2026 at 18:20 UTC
  • •Brian Boggess, 61, arrested for possessing over 100 illicit files related to child abuse.
  • •SWAT team executed the raid on October 17, 2026, based on a tip about dark web activity.
  • •Boggess faces multiple charges, including generating child sexual abuse material.

A 61-year-old man from Tampa, Brian Boggess, was arrested following a SWAT raid that uncovered over 100 illicit electronic files related to child sexual abuse and two childlike sex dolls. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office executed the warrant on October 17, 2026, after receiving a tip about child sexual abuse material being downloaded from the dark web. Boggess faces 100 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material, 51 counts of generating such material, and two counts of possession of childlike sex dolls. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not disclosed any further details about potential accomplices or additional charges at this time.

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2026-10-17
SWAT raid conducted
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office executed a warrant at Boggess's residence, leading to his arrest and the discovery of illicit files and dolls.
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What charges is Brian Boggess facing?
He faces 100 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material, 51 counts of generating such material, and two counts of possession of childlike sex dolls.
What prompted the SWAT raid?
The raid was prompted by a tip-off regarding child sexual abuse material being downloaded from the dark web at Boggess's residence.
Is the investigation ongoing?
Yes, the investigation remains active, and authorities have not disclosed further details about potential accomplices.