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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - A 78-year-old man from Daytona Beach has been arrested after he allegedly held a child at gunpoint and forced them to perform sex acts on him. Officers say there may be additional victims.
What we know:
Peter Brady, 78, was arrested following an incident where he allegedly used a firearm to force a child to perform sexual acts on him.
On Tuesday, officials with Daytona Beach Shores Public Safety and the Southeast Regional Swat Team performed a search warrant for Brady's home, which is located along South Atlantic Ave.
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During the search, officials said they found 20 firearms and 50 DVDs/video cassettes.
Brady was arrested on charges including lewd and lascivious acts involving a minor, aggravated assault with a firearm, and false imprisonment.
He was taken to the Volusia County Jail, where he is being held with no bond.
Peter Brady (Credit: Volusia County Jail)
Why you should care:
Due to the developing nature of the case, authorities believe there may be additional victims or other persons with information related to sexual exploitation or solicitation involving minors and Brady.
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Detectives say they have already received tips dating back to the 1990s when Brady allegedly solicited minors for sexual activities.
What you can do:
Anyone with information on the investigation is asked to contact the Daytona Beach Shores Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigation Division at tips@cityofdbs.org or (386) 763-5347.
The Source: This story was written based on information shared by Daytona Beach Shores Public Safety in a news release on Sept. 11, 2025.