A 56-year-old Seminole man is in custody facing multiple felony charges after an online tip led investigators to illegal material. Detectives with the Crimes Against Children Unit arrested Carlos Castellanos Gomez on Wednesday, wrapping up an investigation into the possession of child pornography.
Authorities launched the investigation after receiving a tip indicating illicit material was being accessed online. Using digital tracking methods, investigators identified Gomez as the individual connected to the activity.
According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, investigators discovered images involving victims ranging in age from 4 to 11 years old.
Gomez, who lives at an apartment complex located at 6401 Seminole Boulevard, was taken into custody on January 7, 2026. He now faces 10 counts of possession of child pornography and was transported to the Pinellas County Jail for booking.
Officials said the investigation remains ongoing.