Radio Personality David Poore Faces Felony Charges in Child Exploitation Sting
A well-known Brevard County radio personality who went by the on-air name “Super Dave” has been charged with three felony counts after being swept up in a child exploitation sting operation in Volusia County. David William Poore of Melbourne was arrested on February 14, 2026, as part of “Operation Last Lap,” a multi-agency investigation conducted by the Port Orange Police Department during 2026 race week.
Charges Filed Against Poore
Court records for the case — State of Florida v. David William Poore, case number 2026 100987 CFDB — list three felony charges: traveling to meet a minor, unlawful use of a two-way communication device, and soliciting a child or a person believed to be a child for unlawful sexual conduct using computer services or devices. Under Florida law, the traveling charge is classified as a second-degree felony under section 847.0135, while the communication device charge is a third-degree felony under section 934.215.
About Operation Last Lap
Operation Last Lap was a proactive online investigation targeting individuals who seek to exploit children, resulting in a total of 13 arrests. Agencies involved included the Port Orange Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children unit, the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security, the Lake City Police Department, the Orlando Police Department, and the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office. The Southeast Volusia Regional SWAT Team assisted with apprehensions.
Poore’s Background in Brevard County Radio
Poore held a long and recognizable presence in Brevard County’s radio industry. A 2024 post from MARC Media Group identified Poore as the company’s Programming Operations Manager, citing his background in programming, promotions, compliance, and community relations. A profile at 98.5 The Beach also credited him with helping to recruit an on-air host to the station. Public records further show he was recognized in August 2021 for 10 years of support for the Early Learning Coalition of Brevard County’s annual toy drive.
Case Status
Poore has entered a not guilty plea, and the Volusia County case remains open. The detailed probable cause narrative was not publicly available through the online docket at the time of reporting.
As with all criminal cases, the charges filed against David William Poore are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
