SANTA ANA, Calif. (August 27, 2025) — A 37-year-old man was arrested at his home for possession of child p*rnography, according to the SAPD.
An investigator from the Santa Ana Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force discovered that Juan Diego Rodriguez (37) of Santa Ana was downloading Child S*xual Abuse Material (CSAM) from the internet.
On August 27, 2025, Special Crimes Detectives served a search warrant at Rodriguez’s residence in the 400 block of S. Poplar Street.
During the search, multiple electronic devices were seized, and evidence related to the downloading of child p*rnography was located.
Rodriguez was arrested and booked at the Santa Ana Jail for Penal Code §311.11(a) — Felony Possession of Child P*rnography.
The Santa Ana Police Department is proud to be a member of the Los Angeles Regional ICAC Task Force, which is dedicated to the investigation and prosecution of individuals involved in the abuse and exploitation of children via the internet. To learn more, please visit www.icactaskforce.org.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Santa Ana Police Department ICAC Task Force at sapdicac@santa-ana.org.
Under California Penal Code §311.11(a), the suspect arrested in Santa Ana for felony possession of Child S*xual Abuse Material (CSAM) faces the following penalties:
Legal Consequences
- Imprisonment:
- Up to 8 years in state prison, depending on the severity of the case and any prior criminal history.
- Fines:
- Fines can reach up to $100,000.
- Sex Offender Registration:
- Mandatory registration as a s*x offender under California’s Megan’s Law, which can have long-term consequences on housing, employment, and public records.
Aggravating Factors
If the suspect possessed:
- More than 600 images, or
- Material involving infants or toddlers,
then additional charges under Penal Code §311.11(c)(1) may apply, which can lead to enhanced sentencing.