Pinal County, AZ – A 26-year-old San Tan Valley man was arrested Oct. 30 after investigators allegedly found nearly 1,900 child sexual abuse images during a SWAT operation, according to the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office.
Detectives say they received a tip about a month earlier indicating the man was downloading child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Search warrants were executed at two homes — one in San Tan Valley and another in Queen Creek — with help from Homeland Security Investigations and the Queen Creek Police Department.
According to deputies, evidence collected from the homes led to the discovery of roughly 1,900 images. The suspect was booked into the Pinal County Jail on 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.
Authorities said the man later admitted to using cocaine before driving and was also processed for DUI.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges may follow as digital evidence is reviewed.
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