Brooksville, Fla. — A registered sex offender was arrested after authorities said he failed to report internet identifiers tied to active social media accounts.
According to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office, Christopher Don Drayton, 33, was taken into custody Monday, March 2, 2026, on charges of failure to report an internet identifier and knowingly providing false registration information.
Investigators said Drayton was previously adjudicated guilty in 2022 in Hernando County for unlawful sexual activity with certain minors involving a victim between ages 16 and 17. As a result of that conviction, Drayton is designated as a registered sexual offender in Florida and is required to comply with strict reporting requirements under state law.
Authorities said Detective Marcacci assisted Probation and Parole Officer Dekeyser during a probation search conducted at Drayton’s reported transient location within the city of Brooksville.
During the search, investigators examined Drayton’s phone and allegedly discovered he had accessed the internet to view social media platforms and pornographic content. Officials reported the phone contained active Facebook and Snapchat accounts, and messages on the accounts dated back to October 2025, shortly after Drayton’s release from prison.
A review of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Sexual Offender Predator System (SOPS) reportedly showed no internet identifiers or social media accounts listed under Drayton’s registration profile.
Authorities said Drayton allegedly admitted he had maintained the accounts for several months and understood he was required to report them within 48 hours of creation.
Investigators said he also acknowledged he was not permitted to access the internet while on probation.
Drayton was arrested and charged with two counts related to reporting violations. He is currently incarcerated at the Hernando County Detention Center and is being held without bond, according to the sheriff’s office.
Cases involving online monitoring requirements often affect community safety rules that many students and young social media users encounter daily.
Anyone with information related to this case can contact Hernando County Crime Stoppers at 1-866-990-TIPS (8477) or submit tips online. Anonymous tips may qualify for a reward of up to $5,000.
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