Man Arrested For Possession of Child Pornography and Seduction of a Child (25-119)

ST. PETERSBURG – On October 2, 2025, detectives assigned to the Crimes Against Children Unit (CAC) arrested a man for Possession of Child Pornography, Transmission of Harmful Material to a Minor by Electronic Device, and Seduction of a Child Using the Internet or Electronic Device.

Detectives began their investigation after learning that 30-year-old Alexander Schnarre provided nicotine vapes and money to a 13-year-old female in exchange for pornographic photos and videos. During the investigation, detectives located several pornographic images of the victim, as well as additional images of another 13-year-old victim that Schnarre was communicating with through the social media platform known as Discord.

On October 2, 2025, deputies initially arrested Schnarre on an unrelated charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance and a warrant. Detectives attempted to interview Schnarre; however, he was uncooperative.

Schnarre was charged with 13 counts of Possession of Child Pornography, 3 counts of Seduction of a Child Using the Internet or Electronic Device, 3 counts of Transmission of Harmful Material to a Minor by Electronic Device, Using a Child to Engage in Sex, and 3 counts of Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device. He was transported to the Pinellas County Jail.

The investigation continues

Additional Information:
Alexander O’Brien Schnarre (Suspect – Arrested)
DOB: 2/18/1995
Address: Transient
Charges: 13 counts of Possession of Child Pornography, 3 counts of Seduction of a Child Using the Internet or Electronic Device, 3 counts of Transmission of Harmful Material to a Minor by Electronic Device, Using a Child to Engage in Sex, and 3 counts of Unlawful Use of a Two-Way Communications Device.

Per Florida Statute 119.071(2)(h)1, no further details will be released that would tend to identify the victims.