A volunteer for the Sebastian Police Department is in custody after authorities executed a search warrant obtained by the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office.
Sebastian police said Arnold Flannery was arrested Tuesday morning at his home in the 4000 block of Limerick Court.
According to police, Flannery is a member of the Sebastian Police Department’s volunteer program and was taken into custody following the search.
“The safety and well-being of our community’s children are of utmost importance,” Sebastian Police Chief Daniel Acosta said in a news release. “The behavior alleged in this case is abhorrent and will not be tolerated by anyone, regardless of their position. Our thoughts are with the victims, and we are committed to ensuring justice is served.”
The details surrounding the search warrant and what led up to his arrest have not been released yet.
Police said Flannery faces numerous child pornography charges and is in custody pending further legal proceedings.