Couple facing multiple charges of possessing child porn in Volusia County, officials say

ORMOND BEACH, Fl. — Two people were charged with multiple counts in connection to child pornography in Ormond Beach, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.

An investigation into the behavior of 50-year-old Patrick Stephens and his 54-year-old wife Toni Zorda initally began in November 2018.

Detectives were able to conduct a search of the couple's home in December where officials found over 2,300 sexually explicit photos and videos of girls between the ages of 5 and 12-years-old.

Stephens is charged with three counts of possessing photos and videos depicting sexual performance of a child and failure to register as a sex offender, according to officials. He was already in custody on previous charges of failing to register as a sex offender and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

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Zorda faces 30 counts of possessing child porn.

Additional charges are possible as detectives continue their investigation.