Palm Coast Man Charged with Child Sexual Abuse Material Possession

Authorities say the 64-year-old suspect admitted to preferring young girls in interviews.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 10:43pm

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A 64-year-old Palm Coast man named Scott Beverst has been arrested by the Flagler County Sheriff's Office and charged with 10 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material. Beverst allegedly had hundreds of files containing this illegal content on his laptop, and admitted to detectives that he preferred young girls.

Why it matters

Crimes involving the exploitation of minors are a serious issue that can have long-lasting impacts on victims. This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to identify and apprehend individuals in possession of child sexual abuse material, which is a crucial step in protecting vulnerable children.

The details

According to the press release, Beverst was arrested on April 16 after an investigation by the Flagler County Sheriff's Office. Detectives found hundreds of files containing child sexual abuse material on his laptop, and Beverst allegedly admitted to preferring young girls during interviews.

  • Beverst was arrested on April 16, 2026.

The players

Scott Beverst

A 64-year-old man from Palm Coast, Florida who was arrested and charged with 10 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material.

Flagler County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that conducted the investigation and made the arrest of Scott Beverst.

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What’s next

The judge will determine whether Beverst will be granted bail at a hearing scheduled for next week.

The takeaway

This case underscores the critical importance of vigilant law enforcement efforts to identify and apprehend individuals involved in the exploitation of minors, in order to protect vulnerable children and hold offenders accountable.