EFTA00222967.pdf

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA IN RE GRAND JURY SUBPOENAS FGJ 07-103(WPB) DUCES TECUM NUMBERS OLY-63 and OLY-64 DECLARATIOls OF FILED UNDER SEAL UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA IN RE GRAND JURY SUBPOENAS FGJ 07-103(WPB) DUCES TECUM NUMBERS OLY-63 and OLY-64 UNDER SEAL DECLARATION OF state that the following is true and correct to the best of my information and belief: 1. I am currently employed as a detective with the Town of Palm Beach Police Department ("PBPD") and have been so employed for the past 16 years. 2. Beginning in September, 2005, I was the lead investigator in PBPD's investigation of Jeffrey Epstein's solicitation of minors to engage in prostitution and his lewd and lascivious conduct with minors. 3. Prior to my involvement in that investigation, as part of my employment with PBPD, I was asked to go to Jeffrey Epstein's home in October of 2003, to assist in an investigation of a possible theft. While present in Mr. Epstein's home, I was asked to assist in the installation of some temporary surveillance cameras. I also observed the pre-existing security system, which included the automatic downloading of the images from the pre-existing security cameras onto a personal computer. This personal computer was located in an area that appeared to be Mr. Epstein's office. After completing the theft investigation, the temporary surveillance cameras were removed, but I believe that the pre-existing security cameras remained. 4. While present in the house, I also observed two other computers — one in an area I refer to as office," and the other in the pool cabana. 5. In October 2005, as part of my investigation of Jeffrey Epstein, I approached the Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office ("SAO") about obtaining a search warrant. I know that, prior to that date, Mr. Epstein's attorneys had already been in contact with the SAO. EFTA00222967  6. On October 18, 2005, with the help of the SAO, I prepared a Search Warrant Application and Affidavit and presented them to Judge Laura Johnson for her signature. The judge granted the warrant and it was executed on October 20, 2005. Attached hereto as Exhibit R-1 is a true and correct copy of the warrant application and the warrant signed by Judge Johnson. Among the items that I was authorized to search for and seize was: (1) Computers, including any electronic magnetic, optical, electrochemical, or other high speed data processing device performing logical, arithmetic, or storage functions; data storage facilities such as magnetic tape, hard disk, floppy disk or drum, or cd rom; communications facilities directly relating to or operating in conjunction with such device; devices for printing records of data; and such records or data produced in various forms; manuals, documents, or instructional material relating to such devices. (2) Computer, personal computers, computer peripherals, modems, computer printers, floppy disk drives, hard disk drives, diskettes, tapes, computer printouts, software, computer programs and applications, computer manuals, system documentation. 7. When the search warrant was executed, several items were conspicuously absent. For example, there were several hanging file folders that had their contents removed, and the pre-existing security cameras that I had observed during my last visit to Mr. Epstein's residence were in place but were not connected to recording equipment. In addition, at each location where a computer had been present, computer monitors, printers, and other peripheral devices were present but the computers (CPU-Central processing unit) themselves were removed. Attached hereto as Exhibit R-2 is a photograph taken at the time of the execution of the Search Warrant of the desk in the area that I believe was Jeffrey Epstein's office. Attached hereto as Exhibit R-3 is a photograph taken at the time of the execution of the Search Warrant of the desk in the area that I believe was office. I know from my investigation that Norks as a personal assistant to Mr. Epstein. Attached hereto as Exhibit R-4 is a photograph taken at the time of the execution of the Search Warrant of the desk in the pool cabana. 8. Also recovered during the search was a videotape containing video segments showing the presence of various persons in the house, including possibly one or more victims from the security camera. There also was a video segment showing Jeffrey Epstein working at his desk in his office. EFTA00222968  9. At the beginning of 2006, I approached the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") about assisting in the investigation of possible federal charges against Mr. Epstein. The FBI began an independent investigation. I have been called upon to provide background information, but I have not been actively involved in the FBI's investigation. I am not aware of the present location of the computers removed from Mr. Epstein's home. I declare under penalty of perjury, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746, that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Executed this day of July, 2007. Detective Town of Palm Beach Police Department EFTA00222969