A Hollywood neighborhood woke up to a full SWAT operation Wednesday morning as officers in tactical gear surrounded a home, moved in, and walked out with a 34-year-old man accused of possessing child sexual abuse material. The suspect was taken into custody without incident while officers hauled out laptops and other electronic devices, all under the watchful eyes of nearby neighbors.
The man was identified as 34-year-old James Donald Henjum, who is facing ten counts tied to possession of child pornography, according to NBC 6 South Florida. Police said the raid unfolded shortly before 8 a.m. at a residence in the 1200 block of North 31st Court in Hollywood. Investigators say the case is still active and warned that additional charges could follow as the digital evidence is examined.
How the search unfolded
Hollywood Police's Special Victims Unit, SWAT officers and the South Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force worked together to serve the search warrant, according to Local 10. Video from the station shows a heavy police presence outside the home, with the suspect seated in the back of a patrol vehicle while detectives methodically removed laptops and other electronics from inside.
Court records cited by Local 10 list nine counts related to possessing, controlling, viewing or soliciting child pornography, along with an additional count for compiling computer pornography depicting a minor.
Booking and tip line
Jail records show Henjum was booked into Broward's Main Jail and was being held on bond, authorities told NBC 6 South Florida. Police said the probe remains active and urged anyone with information to call 954-764-4357. Detectives cautioned that more charges could be added once forensic teams finish combing through the seized devices.
Task force role
The South Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, which assisted with the Hollywood warrant, often leans on cybertips and coordinated digital forensics to build its cases, according to South Florida ICAC. Regional ICAC teams regularly work with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and local departments to trace illicit material to specific accounts and devices, helping investigators identify suspects and support felony charges.
Charges and penalties
Florida law treats offenses involving sexual performance by a child as serious felonies. Section 827.071 lays out the definition of child pornography and the potential penalties, which can include prison time and fines. Prosecutors are allowed to file separate counts for individual images or files, a strategy reflected in the multiple charges listed in Henjum's case. The full statute is available from the Florida Senate.
What happens next
The case will now move through Broward County's court system while detectives and forensic examiners analyze the seized electronics and compile evidence for prosecutors. Local reporting indicates the investigation is ongoing and that officials may release additional details as the work continues, per Local 10.
