DATE/TIME: Tuesday, November 23, 2021
INCIDENT: PC 311.11 (A) Possession of Child Pornography
LOCATION: City of Joshua Tree
SUSPECT(S): Mark Lee White, 62-years-old, resident of Joshua Tree
VICTIM(S): Confidential
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 Joshua Tree.
On Tuesday, November 23, 2021, personnel from CAC, Hi-Tech Crime Detail and Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station, served a search warrant at a residence in 61600 block of El Cajon Road, Joshua Tree. Investigators determined White was responsible for the distribution of child pornography. At the conclusion of the investigation, White was arrested for the distribution and possession of child pornography. White was subsequently booked into Central Detention Center.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is a member of the Los Angeles Regional Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, which works cooperatively with a vast network of local, state, and federal law enforcement partners to pursue those who violate crimes of child exploitation.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact 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: Detective Brian Arias
Station: Specialized Investigation Division - Crimes Against Children
Phone No. (909) 387-3615
Case No. DR# 602100219 C#2021-212
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
