Kevin James Mathews, 43, was booked into the Manatee County jail Thursday, Nov. 5, on 20 felony counts of possessing 10 or more images of child sexual abuse material, according to Manatee County Sheriff's Office booking records.

Each of the 20 counts was filed under Florida Statute 775.0847, which reclassifies child pornography possession offenses when an offender possesses 10 or more images. The booking record listed the charges as third-degree felony offenses.

Mathews was arrested on an active warrant. The booking record listed bond at $0.00 on all 20 counts. He remained in custody as of Nov. 5.

Under Florida law, the reclassification statute applies when a person possesses 10 or more images of child sexual abuse material and at least one image meets certain aggravating criteria. Those criteria include depictions of a child younger than 12, sadomasochistic abuse or sexual battery involving a child, or video content.

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office has not issued a public statement about the arrest. The charges are allegations. Mathews has not been convicted.

Residents can report tips about child exploitation to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office at (941) 747-3011 or to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children's CyberTipline at 1-800-843-5678.