Crime & Safety
Child Pornography Found On Aurora Man's Devices Leads To Arrest: APD
He was charged with 20 counts of child pornography after media was discovered on devices in his home on East New York Street, police said.
AURORA, IL — An Aurora man was arrested this week and charged with 20 counts of child pornography, police said Wednesday.
Earlier this year, Aurora detectives launched an investigation into an online internet activity involving the sexual exploitation of children, which led to the arrest of 46-year-old Jose Chavez-Valdez.
Police seized multiple devices containing child pornography from the man's residence in the 700 block of East New York Street while executing a search warrant Monday, officials said. Chavez-Valdez was arrested and transferred to the Kane County jail the following day.
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In a news release, police said the department has a "zero-tolerance policy when it comes to crimes against children and remains dedicated to bringing those responsible for such heinous acts to justice."
"The arrest of Chavez-Valdez is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our law enforcement personnel who tirelessly strive to protect the most vulnerable members of our society," Chief Keith Cross said in a statement. "Crimes involving child exploitation are reprehensible, and we will use every available resource to investigate those who engage in such activities."
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