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id: b4fefbcb34
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-05 22:30 EST
updated: 2026-11-05 22:30 EST
status: developing
outlets: 1
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# Thomas Markle Sr. arrested outside Tampa

Thomas Markle Sr. was arrested outside Tampa, according to Spectrum Bay News 9, which reported he was charged with possessing child sexual abuse material.

Section: [Public Safety](/tampa-bay/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Thomas Markle Sr.](/tampa-bay/wiki/thomas-markle-sr.md)

> Developing: facts are still being established. Treat early details as provisional.

## Coverage

- [Spectrum Bay News 9](http://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/crime/2026/11/06/meghan-markle-father-arrested), 2026-11-05 22:30 EST: Meghan Markle's estranged father arrested and charged with possessing child sexual abuse materials

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