Indian Rocks Beach Man Arrested For Possession Of Child Pornography (25-137)

Indian Rocks Beach – Detectives assigned to the Crimes Against Children Unit (CAC) have arrested an Indian Rocks Beach man for Possession of Child Pornography.

Detectives began their investigation after receiving information that child pornography was being accessed and shared via the internet. Through various investigative techniques, detectives identified the suspect as 57-year-old Gary J. Ross.

According to detectives, the images were of children between the ages of two and fourteen years old.

On November 5, 2025, Ross was arrested and charged with 21 counts of Possession of Child Pornography.

Ross was transported to the Pinellas County Jail.

The investigation continues.

Additional Information:
Gary J. Ross (Suspect – Arrested)
DOB: 4/18/1968
Address: 2604 Bay Boulevard, Indian Rocks Beach
Charges: 21 counts of Possession of Child Pornography

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