Charles Oswald Lake was a Lake Alfred City Commissioner at the time of his arrest in April, 2024. He is also a former Lake Alfred Mayor. He has resigned since his arrest after a search warrant turned up more than 300 images of Child Sexual Abuse Material.
Additional investigation added another 2896 charges.
He claims he was pursuing an academic interest that became a fascination. His affidavit is really something else. But be warned, it can be sick-making.
- The Ledger: Lake Alfred commissioner charged with possessing 300 images and videos of child porn
- Lakeland Ledger: Lake Alfred Commissioner Resigns Amidst Child Porn Charles
- The Daily Ridge: Lake Alfred City Commissioner Charged with 300 Counts of Possession of Child Pornography (Warning – extremely detailed and specific content)
