Crime & Safety
Contra Costa Man Arrested On Child Porn, Molestation Charges
A Bay Point man was arrested Tuesday morning on suspicion of child molestation and distribution and possession of child pornography.
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA -- A Bay Point man was arrested Tuesday morning on suspicion of child molestation as well as distribution and possession of child pornography, according to Contra Costa County sheriff's officials.
Pablo Ruiz, 33, was arrested March 21 after a multi-agency 10-month investigation led by the sheriff's sexual assault unit.
The investigation was launched after authorities in Virginia notified the Silicon Valley Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force that Ruiz was suspected of trading child porn online in April 2016.
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A search warrant was served at Ruiz's residence, during which investigators seized "a significant quantity of computer evidence," including evidence that Ruiz allegedly had sexual contact with a minor.
He's being held on $1.5 million bail at the Martinez Detention Facility, according to sheriff's officials.
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Investigators believe there may be other victims who have yet to come forward. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Detective Norvell at (925) 313-2524.
Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can call (866) 846-3592. Tips can be emailed to tips@so.cccounty.us.
By Bay City News/Images via Contra Costa County Sheriff
