Fort Lauderdale firefighter arrested on 11 child porn charges after search of Sunrise home – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) – A driver and engineer for Fort Lauderdale Fireplace Rescue has been arrested and charged after, authorities stated, federal brokers discovered baby pornography throughout a search of his residence.
Patrick Ryan, 43, appeared earlier than a decide on Friday the place his bond was set at $1.1 million. Ryan’s legal professional stated he merely can not afford that.
Cellphone video captured Dawn Police and the FBI as they swarmed a Dawn neighborhood, Thursday morning.
Authorities had been searching for Ryan and arrived on the firefighter’s residence with a search warrant.
Ryan, a member of Fort Lauderdale Fireplace Rescue since 2009, works out of a number of FLFR stations. Officers stated had been scheduled to work at Station 16 in Wilton Manors on Thursday however was not on responsibility on the time of his arrest.
He was taken into custody after, investigators stated, brokers discovered pictures of kid porn on his gadgets. They haven’t elaborated additional on the content material they discovered.
In complete, Ryan faces 11 expenses associated to baby porn.
Neighbors who spoke to 7News off digicam stated the suspect is all the time quiet and retains his head down. They stated they’re shocked by the fees towards him.
A 7News crew stopped by Ryan’s residence to speak to members of the family. Nobody answered the door.
FLFR officers stated he has been positioned on administrative depart. They issued an announcement that reads, “Fort Lauderdale Fireplace Rescue was notified early Thursday morning, that an worker had been arrested on baby pornography expenses. The worker was instantly positioned on administrative depart and acceptable self-discipline shall be taken pending the legal investigation. For data relating to the investigation, please contact the arresting company, Metropolis of Dawn Police. It is very important know that the accused actions of this single worker by no means symbolize the values or integrity of the greater than 400 women and men of Fort Lauderdale Fireplace Rescue.”
Ryan is being held with out bond on the Broward County Predominant Jail in Fort Lauderdale.
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