January 23, 2026 – Madera County Sheriff’s Office officials report that they have arrested 32-year-old Madera resident Bryan Francis Gittings following an investigation into the distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material.

On January 21, 2026, MCSO detectives, assisted by the Central California Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and the FBI, served a search warrant in the area of Walden Drive and Avenue 17 in Madera.  Gittings was arrested on charges related to the distribution and possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material and was booked into the Madera County Jail.

Anyone with information or potential victim information is encouraged to contact Detective E. Andrade at (559) 517-7998 or email: MCSOTip@maderacounty.com.

Anonymous tips may be made through Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP (7867), or by texting "Tip MaderaSO" followed by your message to 888777. Tips may also be made on the Madera County Sheriff's Mobile App: MaderaSheriffApp.com.

A photo of the suspect is not posted due to California Penal Code 13665.

Source: Madera County Sheriff’s Office