Osceola County (June 18, 2021) On May 18, 2021, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) of an incident regarding child sexual exploitation material. Detectives with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit began an investigation into the incident.
On June 10, 2021, Detectives with the ICAC unit served a search warrant at 7976 Haven Way, Apartment 202, Kissimmee, FL regarding this incident. The suspect was identified as, Joe Nestor Mendez, (DOB 02/17/1989). Mr. Mendez was not cooperative with the investigation. Items of evidentiary value were seized from the residence. On June 16, 2021, based on evidence obtained during this investigation and the forensic analysis completed on the items seized, an arrest warrant was obtained for Mr. Mendez charging him with 10 counts of Possession of Photo/Video of Sexual Performance by a Child. On June 18, 2021, Mr. Mendez was located, arrested, and booked into the Osceola County Jail with NO Bond.
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to serving our community and increasing public safety. Anyone with information related to this case or any other similar incidents, please contact the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office at (407) 348-2222.
Possession of Child Sexual Exploitation Material
