18-year-old Ceres resident arrested for possession of child pornography
(FOX40.COM) — An 18-year-old Ceres resident was arrested for the possession and distribution of child pornography during an investigation conducted by the Ceres Police Department's Investigation Bureau, police said.
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According to CPD, officers received a tip from an online monitoring system that tracks potential child sexual abuse material (CSAM) cases.
Police were led to a home on Tamarack Avenue, executed a search warrant and found digital evidence.
Man gave teen girl vape pens, cash for sex, say Ceres police
Victor McDaniel was arrested and booked into the Stanislaus County Public Safety Center on charges related to the possession of CSAM.
CPD said the investigation is active and ongoing. No evidence indicates the material involved local minors.
Anyone who has information related to this case is asked to call detectives at (209) 538-5730.
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