September 19, 2024 – Fresno County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on Wednesday, detectives with the Central California Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force arrested 38-year-old Adrian Cabral of Fresno. He was booked into the Fresno County Jail on felony charges of possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). His bail was $25,000.
ICAC detectives followed up on a cyber tip involving online sharing of CSAM files. They obtained information that pointed to a home on the 600 block of W. Vassar Ave. in Fresno. Detectives authored a search warranted and contacted Adrian Cabral. Detectives seized electronic devices and arrested Cabral. This remains an ongoing investigation.
Law enforcement would like to remind the public to be vigilant when it comes to visiting websites and social media outlets. Parents should also monitor their children’s internet usage and be aware of the software apps they are using. Parents should keep the dialogue open with their children in order to build trust. Online predators often pretend to be someone else in order to lure their victims in and take advantage of them. Teach children to be wary of the person on the other end of the chat line; many times, people are not who they say they are. Common apps used by suspects include, but are not limited to: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok, Discord, Kik, MeetMe and Scout. Report any suspicious behavior right away to law enforcement or file a cyber tip through the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. https://report.cybertip.org.
ICAC is comprised of 64 federal, state and local law enforcement agencies spread throughout nine counties in the Central Valley. It is dedicated to protecting children online and investigating crimes committed against children, which are facilitated by the Internet and computer usage.
If you are aware of this type of illegal activity, please contact the Sheriff's Office at (559) 600-3111 or Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP (7867), www.valleycrimestoppers.org. You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
Source & photo: Fresno County Sheriff’s Office