COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.
Deputies have arrested a Hendry County corrections officer for possession of child pornography. The officer reportedly had child porn pictures on his computer.
George Easterly, 49, now faces 10 counts of possession of child pornography.
"It's disappointing when anyone does it," says Collier County Detective Scott Rapisarda. "But, it's especially disappointing when a law enforcement official does it."
According to the Collier County Sheriff's Office, last month Easterly asked his son to fix his computer. The son found the images that appeared to be child pornography and reported it to the sheriff's office. Deputies searched his home and took his computer. Forensics revealed 10 pictures of children between the ages of 10 and 17 in various sexual acts.
Easterly's neighbors say they were surprised to hear of the arrest and fear for their children's safety.
"You know they're supposed to be enforcing the law and here they are breaking the law themselves," says Brittany Scott.
Easterly was arrested shortly before 4 p.m. Friday during a traffic stop in Golden Gate Estates.
Easterly now faces 7 to 8 years in prison.
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