Police arrested a Lakeland man at a local library today. The library employees contacted the police after they witnessed the defendant acting suspiciously. Police saw the 59-year old Johnney Keen, place a book over his private area and fondle himself at a public library table. Officers arrested Keen for breach of the peace and disorderly conduct. The police reported that there was insufficient evidence to file charges of lewd conduct.
Keen later gave the Police permission to search his home. During the search, officers allegedly found child pornography on the defendant's computer. There were 40 photographs of sexual performance by a child. The Court has denied Keen bail and he awaits trial in the Polk County Jail.
He admitted to police that he and his wife have recently had marital problems and he would go to local establishments to fondle himself while watching children. Keen admitted to police that he would go to public places like the library and the local mall. Keen also worked for 30 years as an air conditioning repair man for the Polk County School System.
Keen faces heavy sanctions for the 40 images found on his computer. Florida law considers the possession of child pornography a third degree felony and punishable up to 5 years in prison for each count. Keen faces a maximum consecutive penalty of 200 years behind bars, if he is convicted on all charges.
If you have been charged with a crime of possession of child pornography, contact a knowledgeable Tampa criminal defense attorney. The State will not be lenient with these sexual criminal charges, in part from public and administrative pressures. You do not have to be made a public example for the sake of the prosecution's reputation. You have rights. Contact a Tampa sex crime lawyer for guidance with your case.
