The Sebastian Police Department regrets to announce the arrest of one of its volunteers, Arnold Flannery. This morning, detectives from both the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office and the Sebastian Police Department responded to Flannery’s residence in the 4000 block of Limerick Court.
Sebastian, Florida, executing a search warrant obtained by the Sheriff’s Department.
Flannery, a member of the Sebastian Police Department’s volunteer program, was taken into custody following the search. He faces several charges of possession of child pornography.
Chief Daniel Acosta of the Sebastian Police Department expressed profound concern for the victims of such crimes, particularly children, stating, “The safety and well-being of our community’s children are of utmost importance. 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.”