Tampa Firefighter Faces Allegations of Soliciting a Minor and Sending Explicit Material

A Tampa Fire Rescue firefighter was arrested on Thursday morning on charges linked to the alleged solicitation of a child. The arrest follows an investigation conducted by the Stuart Police Department in Martin County.

Investigation Leads to Arrest in Tampa

Authorities began investigating Austin Lanyon after receiving a tip regarding his alleged activities. After gathering evidence, a warrant was issued, leading to his arrest in Tampa on Thursday.