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Man Arrested in Child Sexual Abuse Investigation

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/global/police/home.page 2025-02-20 2025-02-20T13:00:00.000Z 08 00 am Det. Samantha Choon [email protected] 305-471-1900 Man Arrested in Child Sexual Abuse Investigation The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO) Internet Crimes Against Children Unit (ICAC) has arrested an individual stemming from a Child Sexual Abuse Investigation. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO) Internet Crimes Against Children Unit (ICAC) has arrested an individual for possession of Child Sexual Abuse materials.  According to investigators, the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) received multiple tips indicating that a user of an internet-based application was in possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).  The user was later identified as Mr. Nicholas James Sonet.  The investigation revealed that Mr. Sonet was in possession of CSAM and was promoting and distributing it.  A search warrant was conducted at his home, where investigators found various child sexual abuse materials.  On February 20, 2025, Mr. Sonet was arrested and charged accordingly. no Sex Crimes Investigation PD231103364530 02/20/2025 6:00 AM 7191 SW 14th Street Miami FL Nicholas James Sonet M W 27-years-old SEXUAL PERFORMANCE BY A CHILD/POSSESSION; SEXUAL PERFORMANCE BY A CHILD/PROMOTE/ATTEMPT 2025 00 a.m. 00 a.m. Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office 1 rel1740076089014956 Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Miami-Dade Sheriff Fred Taylor Headquarters 9105 NW 25th Street Doral 33172 Dena Kelly [email protected] 305-471-1963 local county miami-dade constitutional-offices constitutional Miami-Dade Sheriff's OfficeMDSO Contact Us /global/police/contact-police.page About Us /global/police/about-police.page /global/publicrecords/search.page Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office To serve, protect and promote a safe and secure environment Protecting with courage, serving with professionalism. <hr /> The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office protects and serves Miami-Dade County with honor, integrity, and professionalism, partnering with the community to ensure law and order, safety, and trust through fair and transparent efforts. Protecting with courage, serving with professionalism. Mission Statement The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office protects and serves Miami-Dade County with honor, integrity, and professionalism, partnering with the community to ensure law and order, safety, and trust through fair and transparent efforts. Vision Statement Our vision is to set the highest standard as a Sheriff's Office, which the community proudly supports with mutually entrusted goals. MDSO Core Values: <ul> <li>Integrity</li> Upholding the highest ethical standards with honesty in all actions to foster trust and credibility with the community. <li>Respect</li> Treating all persons in a dignified and courteous manner, both in our professional and personal endeavors. <li>Accountability</li> Taking responsibility for actions and decisions, maintaining transparency and serving the needs of the community.  <li>Service</li> Protecting our community by providing law and order with professionalism and compassion.</ul> <a title="CALEA Accreditation Public Comment Portal" href="https://cimrs2.calea.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://www.miamidade.gov/resources/images/departments/police/calea-accreditation-logo.png" width="120" height="142" alt="calea accreditation logo" /></a> /resources/images/banners/sheriff-initiatives.jpg other Miami-Dade County Sheriff Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz /global/government/biographies/police.page Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office - Fred Taylor Headquarters - 9105 NW 25th Street [loc1462485047281903] : Doral ^ 33172 loc1462485047281903 305-SHERIFF /global/police/home.page facebook twitter instagram youtube home <a class="twitter-timeline" href="https://twitter.com/MiamiDadePD" data-widget-id="732212988871098368">Tweets by @MiamiDadePD</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+"://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> To request materials in an accessible format, or if you require special accomodations, please contact our ADA Coordinator: Mabel Pujals [email protected] 305-471-1945 police org1462997404355526 loc1462485047281903 Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Fred Taylor Headquarters - 9105 NW 25th Street Doral 33172 305-SHERIFF /global/police/home.page facebook,twitter,instagram,youtube,home https://www.facebook.com/miamidadeso,https://x.com/MiamiDade_SO,https://www.instagram.com/miamidadesheriffsoffice,http://www.youtube.com/@MiamiDade_SO,https://nextdoor.com/agency-detail/fl/miami-dade-county/miami-dade-county-sheriffs-office/ Miami-Dade County Sheriff

MIAMI-DADE ( February 20, 2025 )–

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO) Internet Crimes Against Children Unit (ICAC) has arrested an individual for possession of Child Sexual Abuse materials.

According to investigators, the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) received multiple tips indicating that a user of an internet-based application was in possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). The user was later identified as Mr. Nicholas James Sonet.

The investigation revealed that Mr. Sonet was in possession of CSAM and was promoting and distributing it. A search warrant was conducted at his home, where investigators found various child sexual abuse materials.

On February 20, 2025, Mr. Sonet was arrested and charged accordingly.