35-year-old arrested on child pornography charges

Date: January 26, 2021 
Case # 2020-004512

Recently, Bradenton PD received a cyber-tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding the digital transmission of child pornography. Detectives were able to obtain a search warrant for a residence in the 3600 block of Southern Parkway West in Bradenton. Digital devices found inside the residence were analyzed for evidence and detectives developed probable cause for the arrest of a resident of that location, 35-year-old Lester Lechleitner. On today’s date, he was arrested at his residence without incident.

Arrested: Lester Lechleitner, H/M
Date of Birth: 05/20/1985
Charges: Sexual Performance of a Child

F.S.S. 827.071(5) – 12 counts
Sexual Performance of a Child (Distribution) F.S.S 827.071(3) – 1 count

If anyone has any information on this case, please contact Detective Michael Page at (941) 932-9314. You may also email your information to BPDTIPS@BRADENTONPD.COM or remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000, call Crime Stoppers (toll-free) 1- 866-634-8477 (TIPS) or send an anonymous E-Tip thru the web at www.manateecrimestoppers.com.