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19-04-2025
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New Pornographers drummer Joe Seiders arrested in California for alleged child porn possession
The Brief Joe Seiders, drummer of the band The New Pornographers, was arrested in Riverside County for allegedly having child porn. Deputies said Seiders was also accused of trying to record a boy in a bathroom on his phone. The band responded to the accusations, saying they've "severed all ties" with the drummer. PALM DESERT, Calif. - Joe Seiders, the drummer for the band the New Pornographers, was arrested in Riverside County earlier this month on child porn charges, the Riverside County Sheriff's Office confirmed. What we know Deputies were first called out to a business in Palm Desert on April 7. There, an 11-year-old boy told them that a man tried to record him on his cell phone while he was using the bathroom. Just two days later, deputies were alerted to a man at the same business who was allegedly going into and coming out of the bathroom with young boys. Employees suspected it was the same man as the earlier incident, and called the sheriff's office. Deputies arrested Seiders there. SUGGESTED: Naked man walks into North Hollywood children's dentist's office What they're saying In a statement on social media on Thursday, the New Pornographers said they were "absolutely shocked, horrified and devastated" by the allegations, adding that they "have immediately severed all ties with him." Why you should care Deputies said they believe there may be other victims, and asked anyone with information that could help their investigation to contact investigators. The Source Information in this story is from a Riverside County Sheriff's Office press release, and a statement on The New Pornographers' Instagram and Facebook accounts.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
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New Pornographers drummer charged with child porn possession after allegedly recording boys in Palm Desert bathroom
Joseph Seiders, the drummer for the indie rock band the New Pornographers, has been charged with possession of child pornography after being arrested for allegedly videotaping unsuspecting boys in a Palm Desert Chick-fil-A restroom. Seiders, 44, is charged with felony child pornography possession, misdemeanor annoying a child under 18, concealing a camera with intent to invade privacy and attempting to conceal a camera. He pleaded not guilty to the charges April 11, two days after he was taken into custody by Riverside County sheriff's deputies. In the aftermath of the arrest, the Canadian band announced that Seiders is no longer part of the group. Seiders was taken into custody by deputies on April 9 shortly after 5 p.m. following a second incident in which he is alleged to have entered a Chick-fil-A restroom when juveniles were inside. Read more: His mother was killed before his eyes. Now a young boy struggles to rejoin his family Staff at the restaurant on Dinah Shore Drive in Palm Desert recognized him from an incident two days before and alerted deputies. Sheriff's officials say on April 7, an 11-year-old boy reported that "an unknown male adult recorded him on a cellphone while he was using the restroom at the location." According to deputies, the staff later identified that man as Seiders. Riverside County sheriff's investigators said they served "search warrants for Seiders' residence, vehicle and cellphone. Evidence was located implicating him in the two reported incidents, along with additional crimes, including possessing child pornography." Seiders was booked into the John J. Benoit Detention Center in Indio on suspicion of possession of child pornography, annoying/molesting a child, invasion of privacy and attempted invasion of privacy. Investigators said the investigation remains ongoing and "there may be additional victims." Riverside County sheriff's booking records show he remains in custody on $1-million bail. In a court filing, prosecutors describe the victim as "particularly vulnerable," and "the crime indicates planning sophistication and professionalism." 'Everyone in the band is absolutely shocked, horrified and devastated by the news of the charges of Joe Seiders — we have immediately severed all ties with him,' the band statement said. 'Our hearts go out to everyone who has been impacted by his actions." Riverside County sheriff's investigators are asking those with information to contact investigators at (760) 836–1600 or sheriff's dispatch at (951) 776–1099. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
18-04-2025
- Los Angeles Times
New Pornographers drummer charged with child porn possession after allegedly recording boys in Palm Desert bathroom
Joseph Seiders, the drummer for the indie rock band the New Pornographers, has been charged with possession of child pornography after being arrested for allegedly videotaping unsuspecting boys in a Palm Desert Chick-fil-A restroom. Seiders, 44, is charged with felony child pornography possession, misdemeanor annoying a child under 18, concealing a camera with intent to invade privacy and attempting to conceal a camera. He pleaded not guilty to the charges April 11, two days after he was taken into custody by Riverside County sheriff's deputies. In the aftermath of the arrest, the Canadian band announced that Seiders is no longer part of the group. Seiders was taken into custody by deputies on April 9 shortly after 5 p.m. following a second incident in which he is alleged to have entered a Chick-fil-A restroom when juveniles were inside. Staff at the restaurant on Dinah Shore Drive in Palm Desert recognized him from an incident two days before and alerted deputies. Sheriff's officials say on April 7, an 11-year-old boy reported that 'an unknown male adult recorded him on a cellphone while he was using the restroom at the location.' According to deputies, the staff later identified that man as Seiders. Riverside County sheriff's investigators said they served 'search warrants for Seiders' residence, vehicle and cellphone. Evidence was located implicating him in the two reported incidents, along with additional crimes, including possessing child pornography.' Seiders was booked into the John J. Benoit Detention Center in Indio on suspicion of possession of child pornography, annoying/molesting a child, invasion of privacy and attempted invasion of privacy. Investigators said the investigation remains ongoing and 'there may be additional victims.' Riverside County sheriff's booking records show he remains in custody on $1-million bail. In a court filing, prosecutors describe the victim as 'particularly vulnerable,' and 'the crime indicates planning sophistication and professionalism.' 'Everyone in the band is absolutely shocked, horrified and devastated by the news of the charges of Joe Seiders — we have immediately severed all ties with him,' the band statement said. 'Our hearts go out to everyone who has been impacted by his actions.' Riverside County sheriff's investigators are asking those with information to contact investigators at (760) 836–1600 or sheriff's dispatch at (951) 776–1099.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
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New Pornographers drummer arrested for child porn; band cuts ties
Joe Seiders, the drummer of the indie rock band the New Pornographers, has been arrested for child pornography, authorities in California announced Thursday. The 44-year-old musician, who was dismissed from the band following news of his arrest, was taken into custody by Riverside County Sheriff's deputies on April 9 following two incidents in Palm Desert, in California's Coachella Valley, Sergeant Daniel Milbrandt said in a news release. Around 4 p.m. on April 7, deputies were alerted about 'a suspicious circumstance' at a business on the 73000 block of Dinah Shore Drive. Jail records indicate the business is a Chick-fil-A restaurant When deputies arrived at the scene, an 11-year-old boy told them that a man had recorded him on a cellphone while he was using the restroom. Two days later, deputies were dispatched to the same location after receiving a report about an adult male who had been 'entering and exiting the restroom with juvenile males at the business,' Milbrandt said. Believing that the man was the same person involved in the previous incident, deputies located the suspect, later identified as Seiders, and took him into custody. Investigators then served search warrants for Seiders' residence, vehicle and cellphone and were able to link him to both reported incidents. Evidence collected in the investigation also implicated Seiders in additional crimes, officials said. He was booked into the John Benoit Detention Center on charges of possession of child pornography, annoying/molesting a child, invasion of privacy and attempted invasion of privacy. His arrest stunned members of the Vancouver, British Columbia-based indie rock band, whose second studio album, 2003's 'Electric Version,' ranked No. 79 in Rolling Stone's '100 Best Albums of the Decade.' 'Everyone in the band is absolutely shocked, horrified and devastated by the news … and we have immediately severed all ties with him,' the group shared on Instagram late Thursday night. 'Our hearts go out to everyone who has been impacted by his actions.' Seiders is currently being held at the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility on $1 million bail and is expected at the Indio Larson Justice Center on Tuesday, online records show.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Yahoo
The New Pornographers 'Horrified' After Drummer Arrested For Serious Crime
The popular rock band The New Pornographers shared a statement following the arrest of drummerJoseph Seiders for possession of child pornography. On April 17, the Riverside Sheriff's station issued a press release about the arrest in Palm Desert, Calif. Police were reportedly sent to a location in the area where an 11-year-old boy reported that a man had recorded him in the restroom. A couple of days later, there was a second report from the same station that "a male was entering and exiting the restroom with juvenile males at the business." It was believed to be the same person in both instances. 🎬 🎬 Police arrived at the location and arrested the man, Seiders, and after receiving search warrants for his property, "Evidence was located implicating him in the two reported incidents, along with additional crimes, including possessing child pornography." Seiders was booked into the John Benoit Detention Center in Indio, Calif. for "possession of child pornography, annoying/molesting a child, invasion of privacy, and attempted invasion of privacy." No further information was given, and anyone with information related to the investigation was directed to call the sheriff's station. After the news came out, the New Pornographers released a statement on social media, writing, "Everyone in the band is absolutely shocked, horrified and devastated by the news of the charges against Joe Seiders — and we have immediately severed all ties with him." "Our hearts go out to everyone who has been impacted by his actions," concluded the message. If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available 24 hours a day through RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. If you suspect child abuse, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child or 1-800-422-4453, or visit their website.
