Event Brief
Seminole father arrested over child porn charges
Filed: Jun 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Summary: Pinellas Sheriff says a Seminole adoptive father was arrested after cyber tip led to Kik chats about abusing his 7-year-old.
WHO: John David Ballard, 51; Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri
WHAT: Arrested on multiple child pornography and sexual activity involving animals charges
WHEN: Jun 17, 2026 at 6:17 PM ET
WHERE: Seminole, Florida (Pinellas County)
WHY: A cyber tip reported explicit Kik conversations about sexually abusing his 7-year-old son
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