Public Safety

Levy County man extradited from Oregon after years-long child sex abuse investigation

Tommy Poole, 37, was returned to Levy County after being arrested in Oregon on charges stemming from a years-long child sexual abuse investigation, authorities announced Monday. Officials said Poole abused multiple victims, the youngest of whom was 7 years old, with charges including two counts of capital sexual battery on a child under 12. One victim told investigators that the abuse resulted in a pregnancy.

Sources: WCJB TV20