Lutz man faces child porn, molestation charges

LUTZ -- Authorities on Wednesday arrested a 32-year-old Lutz man they say molested at least two girls and possessed child pornography.

Stephen James Chesser of 15101 N 15th St., lot No. 68, faces two charges of lewd and lascivious molestation and four charges of possession of child pornography.

Hillsborough sheriff's deputies were called to Sunny Spaces Mobile Home Park, where Chesser lives, after someone discovered child pornography in a trash bin. Deputies later determined that it belonged to Chesser, according to reports.

Investigators also said that Chesser had molested two young females, both under the age of 12.

Deputies said they believe there might be other victims, and the investigation is continuing.

Chesser was taken to the Hillsborough County Jail, where he remained Wednesday in lieu of $108,000 bail.

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