More than 100 children victimized by California man who targeted children as young as 6 online

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Authorities on Tuesday announced that a Northern California man was arrested for allegedly posing as a young, pre-pubescent girl on social media and convincing dozens of children to make and send to him sexually explicit photos and videos. At the alleged suspect’s suggestion, many of the videos involved the victims’ siblings, friends and other children known to […]

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Yreka City Clerk arrested – Victims sought, after hundreds of child porn images found

YREKA, Calif., — Authorities in Mt. Shasta say a child pornography investigation has led to the arrest of a Yreka man after a forensic evaluation of his computer uncovered hundreds of explicit images depicting children of different ages engaged in a variety of sexual activities.   The alleged suspect, 39-year-old Arthur Franklin Timothy Boyd, is the City Clerk for the City of […]

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Banning officer resigns after arrested for sending obscene images to minor, using minor to create sexually explicit matter

BANNING, Calif., — New details have been released after a former Banning police officer was arrested for allegedly distributing harmful and obscene matter to a minor, including explicit photos of a sexual nature, earlier this month. The suspect’s booking charges indicate he has also been accused of using a minor to create sexually explicit matter. Officials have since said the alleged […]

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Recent arrests, including arrest of Redding sex offender, highlight efforts of Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force

REDDING, Calif., — Two recent Redding arrests, including the arrest of a local registered sex offender, are helping to highlight the ongoing efforts of area law enforcement agencies who are part of the Sacramento Valley Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. As part of the ICAC Task Force, Redding Police Department’s Detective Division receives and investigates several cyber tips a week […]

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Months-long child pornography investigation leads to arrest of Beaumont man

BEAUMONT, Calif., — Authorities say a Beaumont man was arrested in connection to a months-long, multi-agency child pornography investigation Tuesday morning, Dec. 28. The alleged suspect, 45-year-old John Robert Crone, was released the day after his arrest after posting $10,000 bail or bond and he is scheduled to be arraigned at an unspecified court on Mar. 4. SEE OTHER RECENT […]

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Idyllwild man arrested in child pornography investigation

IDYLLWILD, Calif. — Authorities say a child pornography investigation led to the arrest of an Idyllwild man Thursday morning, April 8. LEADING THE RCNS HEADLINES: Additional details released after fatal I-10 deputy-involved shooting San Jacinto pursuit ends with Beaumont I-10 crash Two dead after Riverside barricaded standoff Idyllwild motorcyclist, former HHS wrestling coach, ID’d after deadly Moreno Valley crash UPDATE: […]

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Firefighter, former San Jacinto coach, charged with possessing child porn, lewd acts on a child

UPDATED: Sunday, July 26, 1 p.m., With additional details from Orange County District Attorney’s Office. Originally published July 5, 2020, 5:30 p.m. Authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying additional potential victims after reports of a man inappropriately touching a young girl on southern California’s Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach led to the arrest of a U.S. Forest Service […]

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Mt. Shasta child porn suspect arrested – 10K+ images seized

MT. SHASTA — Authorities announced the arrest of a Mt. Shasta man they say was in possession of more than 10,000 images depicting child pornography yesterday morning, Monday, Sept. 23. 56-year-old, Bradley Stilley was apprehended after Mt. Shasta Police Department received a Sept. 13 cyber-tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding uploading of child pornography within […]

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Palm Desert men arrested for child abuse, child porn

PALM DESERT — Two Palm Desert men were arrested after an investigation revealed they were allegedly involved in the sexual abuse of a juvenile Friday, June 28. Although sheriff’s officials have not released the victim’s name or age, jail records and official statements have indicated the victim was younger than 10-years-old. A sheriff’s press release regarding the incident and arrests […]

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Upcoming symposium to focus on human trafficking, sexploitation, other related issues

*Some names have been changed to protect the innocent victims of sex trafficking.   During the summer of 2004, 14-year-old, Sarah Meyers’ life was much like any other young girl’s. Her days were filled with thoughts of starting high school in the fall, her new-found interest in boys and what she would wear when the next year’s school session started. It was then, […]

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