NEWS RELEASE 26-023 - APRIL 24, 2026
On April 23, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office’s Internet Crimes Against Children, Special Weapons and Tactics, and Tactical Units executed a search warrant at 4277 Lenox Blvd, Venice, related to an investigation regarding the possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Dylan C. Deputy, W/M, DOB: 03/08/03, was identified as the suspect and arrested on four separate counts of possession of CSAM. The search warrant was served without incident.

On April 23, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office’s Internet Crimes Against Children, Special Weapons and Tactics, and Tactical Units executed a search warrant at 4277 Lenox Blvd, Venice, related to an investigation regarding the possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Dylan C. Deputy, W/M, DOB: 03/08/03, was identified as the suspect and arrested on four separate counts of possession of CSAM. The search warrant was served without incident.
This collaborative effort led to a successful arrest and the removal of a dangerous offender from our community. Deputy remains in custody at our Sarasota County Correctional Facility.
The investigation is on-going. Anyone with information related to the investigation is encouraged to contact the SCSO Investigations Bureau at 941-861-4900.