A University of Florida Health doctor and assistant professor has been arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse material in Alachua County. The investigation into the doctor, who works at UF Health, started in April after authorities received a cyber tip about a social media user.

Alachua County Investigation

The Alachua County Sheriff's Office announced that deputies, working with the Gainesville Police Department, arrested the doctor after serving a residential search warrant at his Newberry home. The doctor was booked into the facility on charges of possession of child sexual abuse material, transmission of child sexual abuse material, and use of a two-way communications device to facilitate a felony.

Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges

The charges are related to an investigation that began in early April, when members of the Sheriff's Office Digital Crimes Unit and the North Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force received a cyber tip alleging that a social media user had shared a video depicting the sexual abuse of a child.

The investigation is ongoing, and more charges could be filed, according to the Alachua County Sheriff's Office.

Key Facts

• Location: Alachua County, Newberry
• Charges: Possession of child sexual abuse material, transmission of child sexual abuse material
• Employer: UF Health
• Current Status: The doctor has been placed on administrative leave
• Investigation Status: Ongoing

Next Steps

The case will proceed through the court system, with the possibility of additional charges being filed. The University of Florida Health has taken immediate action by placing the doctor on administrative leave. The community awaits the outcome of the investigation and the judicial process, as the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty.