24-04-2025
MNPD: Man allegedly in possession of 500+ photos of child sexual abuse arrested
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — After a months-long investigation based on a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the Metro Nashville Police Department announced the arrest of a man allegedly in possession of more than 500 images of child sexual abuse material.
Last November, the NCMEC told the MNPD that the NCMEC received reports that an online messaging account belonging to 24-year-old Brandon Bracero had both uploaded and shared 'inappropriate images' starting in September.
On Wednesday, the MNPD executed a search warrant on Bracero's Lincoya Creek Drive residence; Bracero was found to be in possession of more than 500 images of child sexual abuse, police said. Additionally, Bracero allegedly shared those files through online accounts.
Bracero has been charged with four counts of aggravated child sexual exploitation of a minor. As of publication, he remains in custody on a $100,000 bond.
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If you or someone you know is a victim of exploitation, you can follow this link to report any incident to the NCMEC's CyberTipline. The NCMEC also has resources if your nude, partially nude or sexually explicit photos taken before the age of 18 end up on the internet — you can follow this link to take steps with the center's Take It Down program.
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