Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office officials announced that Jose Gabino Macias Zambrano, born 3/6/03 and of Venice, was arrested again on Wednesday, June 10.

According to the sheriff’s office update, Zambrano was charged with:

• 50 counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM)
• 3 counts of Obscene Communication: Use Computer to Seduce Solicit Lure Child
• 3 counts of Cruelty Toward Child: Direct Promote Sexual Performance by Child

The post said the 56 additional charges would be added to 5 previous charges from Zambrano’s arrest on November 20, 2025.

The sheriff’s office said it is working to get “child predators” off the streets.

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