Former deputy sentenced to 15 years for child sex

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James Gregory Ford gets 15 years in federal prison after messages and explicit images were found on a child’s phone.

WHO: James Gregory Ford, former Charlotte County deputy; U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe; Judge Sheri Polster Chappell

WHAT: Ford was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for enticing a 10-year-old to engage in sexual activity via online messages and explicit images.

WHEN: Aug 11, 2026 at 6:47 PM ET

WHERE: Port Charlotte, Florida

WHY: A parent reported finding conversations, nude photos, and videos on the child’s cellphone, prompting the investigation.

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