Family doctor arrested for child sexual abuse material possession
- Dignity 4Patients
- Sep 19
- 2 min read
By Action News - Yahoo News - 19.09.2025 - [Dr. Daniel J. Donofrio] - [USA]
A local family doctor is facing more than two dozen charges related to the possession of child sexual abuse images and videos.
The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office announced that Dr. Daniel J. Donofrio, 75, was arrested Thursday after a search warrant found graphic material on his electronic devices.
According to SJSO, an initial examination by its Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit found more than 3 terabytes worth of images showing the sexual assault of children and toddlers. The total number of files numbered in the thousands.
Donofrio’s practitioner profile with the Florida Department of Health shows that he worked for Flagler Family Medicine in St. Augustine. He is also listed as a doctor on Crescent Beach Care’s website. His Florida license is currently still listed as active, and shows he began practicing in 2007. No previous disciplinary action or public complaints appear to have been reported.
Action News Jax is working to learn if Donofrio is still employed by his associated practices.
While he currently faces 26 charges, SJSO said more are expected as the investigation continues.
If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this article and were abused in state run medical and health facilities, you can contact Dignity4Patients, whose helpline is open Monday to Thursday, 10am to 4pm.
Dignity4Patients Commentary: It can be hard to believe that a trusted member of society could commit such acts, but child predators often operate in plain sight. This arrest serves as a powerful reminder that no title or profession places someone above the law.