August 24, 2023-  Mariposa County Sheriff's Office officials report today, August 24th, 2023, members of the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office and the Central California Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force executed a search warrant in Fresno County in the Friant area.

A tip generated from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) prompted an investigation that led to Anthony Saavedra being taken into custody for possession and distribution of hundreds of files determined to be child pornography.

Anthony was arrested on a Ramey warrant for possession of child pornography and booked into the Mariposa County Adult Detention Facility.

“I am extremely proud of the work done by the Sheriff’s Office ICAC Task Force members. A huge thanks to the ICAC team from Fresno Sheriff’s Office and Fresno PD who assisted. This should be a warning to anyone who wants to commit crimes in Mariposa County. We will find you and take you to jail. As long as I am your Sheriff, any criminal(s) who victimize our children, I will ensure my team hunts you down!” said Mariposa County Sheriff Jeremy Briese

Due to the sensitivity and continued investigation, no additional details will be released at this time.

Source and photo: Mariposa County Sheriff's Office