A 50‑year‑old substitute teacher and youth basketball coach was taken into custody in Clay County, Florida, after investigators uncovered evidence of child and animal sexual abuse material.
The arrest followed the execution of a search warrant at an apartment on Wells Road, where detectives from the Internet Crimes Against Children unit questioned the suspect while evidence was being processed.
The operation involved the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, its SWAT and Special Operations divisions, and the Northeast Florida INTERCEPT task force, illustrating a coordinated response to the alleged offenses.
Sheriff Michelle Cook emphasized that the agency is committed to holding accountable anyone who victimizes children, underscoring the seriousness of the charges.
Call for Public Assistance
Investigators have charged Tyrone Julius Ferguson with four counts of possessing child sexual abuse material and two counts of possessing animal sexual abuse material, and the case remains under active investigation. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Detective Eva Solis or to submit tips anonymously through the SaferWatch app or First Coast Crime Stoppers, reinforcing the community’s role in safeguarding its youngest members.