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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
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INCIDENT: |
Suspect Arrested for Child Exploitation Material |
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DATE/TIME: |
February 5, 2020, 8:15 A.M. |
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LOCATION: |
1100 Block Otano Way, Oxnard, California |
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SUSPECT: |
Ernesto Reyna, 19-year old, Oxnard resident |
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PREPARED BY: |
Sergeant Scott Aaron (805) 385-7756 |
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CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: |
Detective Kevin Adair (805) 385-7663 |
DETAILS:
On February 5, 2020, at about 8:15 A.M., after a four-month-long investigation, investigators from the Oxnard Police Department’s Family Protection Unit and members of the Southern California High Tech Task Force served a search warrant at a residence in the 1100 block of Otano Way in the City of Oxnard. During the subsequent investigation and search, Ernesto Reyna was identified as allegedly being in possession of child exploitation material as well as participating in the distribution of child exploitation material.
Mr. Reyna was arrested for one count of possession/control of matter depicting sexual conduct of a person under 18, one count of possession of child pornography with intent to distribute, and one count of bringing obscene matter into or distributing within the state. Mr. Reyna was booked into the Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility on a bail amount of $50,000.
The Oxnard Police Department would like to remind the public that the possession of child pornography is a felony and can be punishable with imprisonment in State Prison. In addition to being captured in images and videos, many children depicted are often the victims of sexual assault, exploitation, or human trafficking. The Oxnard Police Department is committed to protecting the safety of our youth and the continuing investigation of these crimes against children will be vigorously investigated and prosecuted.
Anyone with information regarding Mr. Reyna or the possession of child pornography is encouraged to contact Detective Kevin Adair with the Oxnard Police Department’s Family Protection Unit at (805) 385-7663. For additional information on how to report child pornography, contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at www.missingkids.com.
Anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can also remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 5, 2020, 11:00 A.M.