Madera man arrested on child pornography charges

MADERA, Calif. (FOX 26) — A Madera man was arrested for possession of child pornography, the Madera County Sheriff’s Office said.

According to MCSO, the Bureau of Investigation received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding internet child pornography activity in the county.

Investigators identified 36-year-old Madera resident Alfredo Lopez as the person suspected of uploading and sharing child abuse material.

On Thursday, the MCSO Bureau of Investigation and the Central California Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, along with the Department of Homeland Security investigation, executed a search warrant related to Lopez.

The warrant was served in the 17000 block of Daley Road in Madera County.

After a search of electronic devices in the home, investigators arrested Lopez for possession of child pornography.

Lopez is currently in custody at the Madera County Jail.

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I am proud of our investigators’ quick investigation that led to this arrest. This operation highlights the critical partnership between law enforcement agencies to combat child exploitation and protect the safety of children in the community, said Madera County Sheriff Tyson Pogue.

All electronic devices associated with Lopez were subject to further examination as part of the ongoing investigation.

MCSO asks anyone with information about this case or potential victims to call Crime Stoppers at 559-675-7770.

Anonymous tips can be given through Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP (7867) or by texting “Tip MaderaSO” followed by your message to 888777.

You can also leave tips on the MCSO mobile app.