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More victims possible after man holds child at gunpoint, forces sex acts in Daytona Beach Shores, police say

Peter Brady, 78, arrested

DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, Fla. – A 78-year-old man arrested in Daytona Beach Shores is accused of holding a child at gunpoint and forcing them to perform sex acts on him, according to police.

Peter Brady was booked Wednesday following the execution of a search warrant at his house the day prior along South Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach Shores Public Safety said in a news release.

Brady faces charges of indecent, lewd, or lascivious touching of certain minors, aggravated assault with a firearm and false imprisonment, records show.

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Daytona Beach Shores officers worked with the Southeast Regional SWAT Team at the home, seizing “approximately 20 firearms and 50 DVDs/video cassettes,” the release states.

Citing the possibility of additional victims or other persons with information related to sexual exploitation and/or solicitation involving minors and Brady, the agency urged anyone with information to contact its Criminal Investigation Division by emailing tips@cityofdbs.org or by calling 386-763-5347.

Detectives have already received tips dating back to the 1990s, when Peter Brady allegedly solicited minors for sexual activity.

Daytona Beach Shores Department of Public Safety (excerpt)

Brady has since posted a $55,000 bond and was released Thursday evening, records show.


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