Crimes Against Children Investigators arrested Joseph Stevens of Yucaipa for possession/distribution of child porn
DATE/TIME: Thursday, July 30, 2020
INCIDENT: PC 311.1 (A) Distribution of Child Pornography and PC 311.11 (a) Possession of Child Pornography
LOCATION: City of Yucaipa
SUSPECT: Joseph Arlen Stevens, 57-years-old, resident of Yucaipa
SUMMARY:
Investigators from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, Crimes Against Children Detail (CAC) and Sheriff’s Hi-Tech Division, began an investigation into the downloading, possession and distribution of child pornography. Through investigation, it was determined the child pornography was distributed from a home in Yucaipa.
On Thursday, July 30, 2020, personnel from CAC, Hi-Tech Crime Detail and the Yucaipa Sheriff’s Station served a search warrant at a residence in the 12000 block of 14th Street in Yucaipa. Investigators determined Stevens was responsible for the distribution of child pornography. At the conclusion of the investigation, Stevens was arrested for the distribution of child pornography and possession of child pornography. Stevens was subsequently booked into Central Detention Center. Stevens bail was set at $25,000.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Deputy Shelly Ponce or Detective Brian Arias of the Specialized Investigations Division, Crimes Against Children Detail at (909) 387-3615. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy Shelly Ponce or Detective Brian Arias
Station: Specialized Investigation Division - Crimes Against Children Detail
Case No. DR# 602000125 C#2020-130
Phone No. (909) 387-3615
John McMahon, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
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655 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92408
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