MIAMI (WSVN) - Police have arrested an 18-year-old man after his father turned his son’s phone over to investigators.

Officers arrested Sean Mesa early Friday morning, charging him with possession of child pornography.

Investigators said they made the discovery after Mesa’s father turned the phone over to police when he became concerned about his son’s social media posts. Mesa had uploaded several photos of him brandishing firearms.

According to a warrant, investigators found a video on the phone, showing what appeared to be a child under the age of 10 being sexually abused.

Mesa, who is a student at Dr. Michael M. Krop High School, was also charged with improper display of a firearm.

Copyright 2024 Sunbeam Television Corp. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Join our Newsletter for the latest news right to your inbox