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Oct 17, 2026 at 11:20 AM ET
Ocala Man Arrested in Child Exploitation Probe
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Ocala police arrested 69-year-old William Hoyle on Oct. 1 after executing a search warrant at his residence next to Fort King Middle School. The investigation began with a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children; detectives said their evidence showed he sought child abuse content, solicited a mother to harm a child and offered gift cards as payment.
WHO: Ocala Police Department detectives arrested William Hoyle, 69.
WHAT: Hoyle was arrested after a child exploitation investigation and a search of his residence.
WHEN: Oct 1, 2026
WHERE: Ocala, Florida
WHY: The investigation followed a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Police said forensic analysis, subpoenas and a search warrant uncovered illicit online activity.
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