WEBSTER, Fla. — A Sumter County man initially arrested after deputies discovered firearms inside his home now faces dozens of additional felony charges after investigators found child sexual abuse material and images depicting sexual activity involving children, adults and animals on his cellphone.
43-year-old Jason Wayne Dionne, a convicted felon, was arrested October 29, 2026, when investigators executed a search warrant at his residence at 12412 County Road 727 in Webster.
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office said the search was part of an investigation into suspected possession of child sexual abuse material, commonly referred to as CSAM.
Deputies Discover Firearms During Search of Convicted Felon’s Home
Members of the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division and Special Investigations Squad executed the warrant on October 29.
During the search, detectives discovered a 9mm handgun, an AR-style rifle, a hunting rifle and multiple rounds of ammunition in various calibers.
Before entering the residence, investigators had conducted a criminal history check that confirmed Dionne was a convicted felon.
He was arrested at the scene and charged with six counts of possession of firearms or ammunition by a convicted felon.
Detectives also seized several electronic devices, including Dionne’s cellphone, for forensic examination.
Cellphone Examination Reveals Child Sexual Abuse Material and Animal Abuse Images
The investigation took another turn when detectives examined the contents of Dionne’s cellphone.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, investigators discovered multiple videos and images containing child sexual abuse material.
Detectives also found images depicting adults and children engaging in sexual activity with dogs and horses.
The animals shown in the images were not located at Dionne’s residence during the search.
Investigators File 29 Additional Felony Charges
On November 3, while Dionne remained in custody on the firearm-related charges, detectives filed 29 additional charges based on evidence recovered from his cellphone.
The new charges include:
- 20 counts of possession of sexual performance by a child
- Nine counts of sexual activities involving animals
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the nature and volume of the material discovered resulted in the charges being reclassified as second-degree felonies under Florida Statute 775.0847.
Combined with the original six firearm-related counts, Dionne now faces 35 criminal charges.
Suspect Held Without Bond at Sumter County Detention Facility
Dionne remains in custody at the Sumter County Detention Facility.
A court has ordered him held without bond.