February 16, 2022
Levy County Detectives have filed new charges on Robert Burkhart (2/12/93) of Bronson. Burkhart is currently incarcerated in the Levy County Detention Center. He was arrested in May of 2021 for multiple charges to include aggravated child abuse and aggravated battery stemming from a domestic dispute. He is being held on a $300,000.00 bond which will increase after his first appearance on the new charges.
Detectives learned Burkhart was involved in a romantic affair with a 17 year old girl beginning in 2020. Unknown to this child, Burkhart was using his cell phone to photograph and video record her while they were engaged in sexual encounters. The victim recently learned Burkhart used his phone for this purpose and told law enforcement. Detectives secured a search warrant for the phone and found the photographs and videos the victim described. Detectives filed the charges of production of child pornography and use of a 2 way communication device to facilitate a felony. It is unknown if Burkhart sent any of these photos or video to any other person.
Detectives believe Burkhart has more victims in our community who have yet to come forward to report his crimes. Any person who has information that would aid this on-going investigation or wishes to report any crime Burkhart committed is asked to contact Detective Ryan Sullivan at 352-486-5111 ext. 360. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-877-349-8477 to report any tips.