Enterprise, Ala. (WDNews) – An Enterprise man is in custody following a multi-agency investigation tied to child pornography allegations, according to the Enterprise Police Department.
Authorities say investigators with the department’s Criminal Investigation Division, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit, and Special Response Team executed a search warrant around 7 a.m. April 6 at a home in the 60 block of Myrtle Street.
The investigation began after a CyberTip was received, leading detectives to work alongside the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency ICAC Task Force. Officials said the suspect, identified as 42-year-old Joshua Garzarek, is accused of downloading hundreds of illicit images involving children.
During the search, investigators seized several electronic devices, including phones, computers and hard drives. Officers also recovered firearms, suppressors, body armor and flash bang devices from the residence.
Garzarek was arrested on two counts of first-degree retail theft, one count of third-degree retail theft, and a charge of certain persons forbidden to possess firearms. He was taken to the Coffee County Jail following his arrest.
Police say additional charges related to the investigation are expected.
The Enterprise Police Department credited the Dale County Sheriff’s Office and ICAC investigators for assisting in the case.
