PENSACOLA, Fla. — A Pensacola man has been arrested on dozens of charges following an investigation into child sexual abuse material, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Authorities said 30-year-old Chandler Baker was arrested as part of FDLE’s statewide initiative targeting individuals accused of exploiting children and sharing child sexual abuse material online.
Investigators said the case began after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children submitted a cybertip reporting an unknown user uploaded numerous files depicting the sexual abuse of children.
Agents traced the associated IP address to Baker’s residence in Pensacola.
On May 7, 2026, agents executed a search warrant at the home and seized multiple electronic devices for forensic examination.
According to FDLE, investigators initially discovered one video file containing child sexual abuse material and three image files depicting bestiality during an on-scene review. Agents also recovered approximately 43 grams of marijuana and two grams of THC wax from the property.
Baker was initially arrested and booked into the Escambia County Jail on a $50,000 bond before being released May 9.
Authorities said additional forensic analysis later uncovered multiple files of child sexual abuse material and bestiality linked to the uploaded account.
On May 14, agents served a second arrest warrant and Baker was taken into custody without incident. He was transported to the Okaloosa County Jail and is being held without bond.
FDLE said Baker faces:
- 24 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material
- 13 counts of possession of bestiality material
- One count of possession of marijuana over 30 grams
- One count of unlawful use of a two-way communication device
The Homeland Security Investigations, Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement, Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, and United States Marshals Service assisted in the investigation and arrest efforts.
The case is being prosecuted by the Office of the State Attorney, 1st Judicial Circuit.
Authorities said the investigation remains ongoing.