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DELEON SPRINGS, Fla. - A Volusia County father has been accused of being tied to disturbing photographs of toddlers and infants with firearms, drugs and alcohol.

Taylor Knoop, 27, of DeLeon Springs, was taken into custody on Sunday.

What we know:

Taylor Knoop was arrested after Volusia County deputies and child welfare officials responded to allegations involving images of children posing with drugs, alcohol, and a handgun.

The photos depicted an infant and a toddler in staged scenes involving marijuana, a Glock-style handgun, and a beer bottle. The residence was also deemed unsafe, with exposed wiring, unfinished plywood walls, and a partially missing ceiling, according to an arrest report. Image 1 of 3 ▼

A Volusia County father has been accused of being tied to dis

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