Deputies Said They Saw Vulgar Images Of Children In A Private School Teacher's Inbox

VALRICO, FL — A Grace Community Church and School elementary teacher in Valrico is accused by deputies of having child pornography, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office news release.

Stephen Robb, 69, a fifth-grade teacher, faces possession of child pornography charges, deputies said.

Officers received an arrest warrant for possession of child pornography following a tip received from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children in reference to child pornography being uploaded to an email account. Investigators looked through Robb's email account, Teusday, which showed images of child pornography. The suspect also had images of a current student, fully clothed, in the suspect's class, deputies said.

“It's sickening to know this man who was entrusted to educate and care for our young children, was exploiting children online at the same time," Sheriff Chad Chronister said. “His disgusting behavior will not be tolerated in Hillsborough County. I commend our detectives who work tirelessly to protect and defend the innocent children in our community.”

The Pasco County Sheriff's Office helped HCSO find Robb's whereabouts, and took him to jail.

Anyone with additional information can call HCSO at 813-247-8200.