Crime & Safety

San Jose Man, 21, Accused Of Child Pornography Possession

David Rhoads, 21, has a history of working with young children around San Jose, according to police.

David Kenneth Rhoads, of San Jose, was arrested after police received a tip last Wedesday that he possessed child pornography, police said.​
David Kenneth Rhoads, of San Jose, was arrested after police received a tip last Wedesday that he possessed child pornography, police said.​ (San Jose Police Department)

SAN JOSE, CA — A 21-year-old man who has a history of working with young children has been arrested on suspicion of child pornography, the San Jose Police Department said.

David Kenneth Rhoads, of San Jose, was arrested after police received a tip last Wednesday that he possessed child pornography, police said.

Police investigated and located the child pornography, and learned that Rhoads had worked with young children through the YMCA in locations around San Jose, police said. Police have served several search warrants during the investigation.

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Rhoads was booked into the Santa Clara County Jail. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Christian Mendoza from the SJPD's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force at 408-537-1379.

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