A Largo man has been charged with possessing child pornography, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said.

  • John M. King, 69, was arrested and charged with possession of child porn
  • The investigation into King began in April
  • King has been charged with six counts of possession of child porn

John M. King, 69, was arrested at his home on 126th Avenue Wednesday morning.

According to detectives, the investigation began in April after they received information that King has child porn in his possession.

Investigators were able to recover six images depicting child pornography from electronic devices belonging to King, authorities said.

King has been charged with six counts of possession of child pornography.  He was transported to the Pinellas County Jail.