Fri. Oct 4th, 2024

After receiving tips about a suspect, Israel Castaneda (43), allegedly engaged in the possession and/or distribution of child pornography, a Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) civilian investigator launched a month’s-long investigation.

As part of the Department’s commitment and participation in the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, the SAPD investigator authored numerous search warrants and culminated this long-term investigation with a residential search warrant in Santa Ana.

This morning, members from the Santa Ana Police Department Directed Patrol Unit arrested Suspect Castaneda for the possession and distribution of child pornography. Castaneda was later booked into the Santa Ana Jail.

The Santa Ana Police Department takes pride in its efforts to safeguard our children. Our participation in the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the results of this case highlight the benefits of partnering with our local, state, and federal law enforcement partners to combat the exploitation of our children with pro-active, technology-based investigative tactics to protect our most vulnerable population: OUR Children!



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Art Pedroza Editor
Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

By Art Pedroza

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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