CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – A months-long investigation right into a 63-year-old Clay County escape room proprietor recently led to his arrest.
On Friday, deputies mentioned they discovered “quite a few” digital units at John Nicholls’ Fleming Island residence and his Locked In Escape Room enterprise in Middleburg.
The investigation was launched after the Clay County Sheriff’s Workplace acquired regarding recommendations on youngster sexual abuse materials (CSAM).
On Saturday, Nicholls appeared in entrance of a Clay County choose for his alleged crimes after search warrants had been served at his residence and enterprise, the place investigators say they discovered “a number of digital units.”
In line with courtroom data, his bond is simply over $750,000.
A number of News4JAX viewers have shared their ideas on the arrest. One viewer mentioned, “I hate it for the household, and victims within the pics as a result of they did nothing to incur the approaching wake of destruction.”
One other mentioned, “We’ve recognized him for years. Haven’t seen him since earlier than he opened the escape room. However, such as you, shocked is an understatement. We actually by no means know what goes on behind closed doorways.”
The investigation into this matter is ongoing. When you have any ideas associated to this case, name 904-264-6512.
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