A 33-year-old Pembroke Pines man is facing serious federal charges after agents say he solicited explicit videos from multiple underage girls and shared child sexual-abuse material online. Authorities executed a search warrant at his apartment, took him into federal custody, and say a preliminary review of his devices turned up videos that included prepubescent victims. Prosecutors report that the suspect now faces counts tied to possession, production, and distribution of child sexual-abuse material, along with a separate charge of coercion and enticement.
According to WPLG Local 10, court documents identify the defendant as 33-year-old Daniel Lozano. The investigation began in 2025 after agents learned he had an online relationship with a teenage girl that started in 2022, when she was 16. Investigators say the girl sometimes told Lozano she was 18, while also indicating for much of the relationship that she was in high school. Records cited in the report state that Lozano paid one girl $1,000 over the course of that relationship. Local 10 adds that agents obtained a search warrant for his Snapchat account in May 2025 and later executed a search of his apartment.
Federal Charges And What They Mean
Lozano is charged with multiple counts tied to child sexual-abuse material and with one count of coercion and enticement, all under federal statutes that carry heavy penalties. Coercion and enticement is covered by 18 U.S.C. § 2422, which addresses using interstate commerce to persuade or coerce a minor into sexual activity. Federal laws addressing production, distribution, and possession of child sexual-abuse material appear in statutes such as 18 U.S.C. § 2252A. Under the federal code, those laws can expose defendants to years and, in some circumstances, decades behind bars, depending on what the government can prove and whether there are any prior convictions.
How Investigators Say The Probe Unfolded
As reported by WPLG Local 10, agents identified roughly 30 accounts tied to the investigation. At least six of those accounts allegedly contained explicit images of minors or evidence that goods or money were exchanged for images or videos while the senders were underage. Authorities say a preliminary search of Lozano’s electronic devices indicated he was distributing child sexual-abuse videos online, including material depicting prepubescent girls. Records show he was scheduled to appear in federal court in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday morning as the case moves forward.
Resources For Families And Next Steps In The Case
Federal task forces, including the FBI’s Violent Crimes Against Children program, work with local partners to investigate and prosecute online exploitation. According to the FBI, these units focus on identifying predators, rescuing victims, and coordinating resources with other agencies. For suspected child sexual-abuse material or online enticement, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children operates a CyberTipline at report.cybertip.org, and victims or witnesses can also contact local law enforcement. Community groups and national organizations provide guidance and support for families dealing with reporting and recovery after online exploitation.
Lozano is presumed innocent unless and until he is convicted in court. The investigation remains active, and authorities have asked anyone with information to contact federal investigators or local law enforcement.
