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83-year-old arrested in Clay County child exploitation investigation

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) active investigation

Jacksonville, Fl — A man in his 80s is facing charges in a child exploitation investigation.

The Clay Sheriff’s Office SWAT team served a search warrant at a home in Middleburg yesterday.

83-year-old David Cangemi was arrested for lewd and lascivious battery on a victim less than 15-years-old.

He was booked into the Clay County Jail pending medical clearance.

The sheriff’s office says its investigation involved the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit and Naval Criminal Investigation Service.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Eva Solis at esolis@claysheriff.com or by phone at 904-264-6512.

You can submit a tip through the SaferWatch app or by calling First Coast Crime Stoppers.

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Rich Jones

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