Gainesville man arrested after police suspect child sexual abuse material shared online
Published: Jul. 24, 2026 at 4:03 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Gainesville police arrested a 37-year-old man Wednesday after investigators suspected he was sharing child sexual abuse material online.
Police identified the suspect as Michael Harris. Officers said Harris told detectives he found two cell phones containing the material — one in the trash and another on the side of the road — and claimed the devices were not his.
Investigators said they are continuing to examine Harris’ devices as the case moves forward.
Harris is being held on a $360,000 bond and faces nearly a dozen charges, police said.
What we know so far
- Police said Harris was suspected of sharing the material online.
- Harris told detectives he found the phones and they did not belong to him.
- Police said the investigation into his devices is ongoing.
- He is being held on a $360,000 bond on nearly a dozen charges.
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