Tanner McDaniel
8/27/25
In December of 2024, Detective Blake Landfair was assigned to investigate an accusation of sexual misconduct made against Tanner McDaniel (11/1/92). McDaniel, a church youth leader, allegedly engaged in an inappropriate relationship with one of his students. The investigation uncovered convincing physical, electronic, and testimonial evidence. A warrant was obtained for McDaniel’s arrest, and McDaniel was arrested 1/11/25.
On 8/20/25, McDaniel entered an open plea to the Circuit Judge William Davis who sentenced McDaniel to 4 years in the Florida Department of Corrections. Upon his release he will serve an additional 10 years of sex offender probation, and must register as a sex offender for the remainder of his life.
Sexual based crimes perpetrated against children are some of the most difficult to investigate. The detectives at the LCSO are relieved the victim and family were spared the additional trauma of a trial. Now we hope and pray for the continued healing of this victim.