DATE/TIME: May 11, 2022 / 9:07 a.m.
INCIDENT: Possession and Distribution of Child Pornography
LOCATION: 1400 Block of S. Green Oaks Court, Big Bear City
VICTIM: Unidentified Minor Child or Children
SUSPECT: Mathew Armstrong, 43-years-old, resident of Big Bear City
SUMMARY:
On May 11, 2022, detectives from the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station arrested Mathew Armstrong for possession and distribution of child pornography. The arrest follows a month-long investigation stemming from a Cyber-Tip report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The Cyber-Tip identified Armstrong as the suspect in this case.
Through investigation, detectives determined Armstrong shared child pornography via the internet. A search warrant was served at Armstrong's residence shortly after 9:00 a.m, and additional evidence was seized for forensic analysis.
Armstrong was taken into custody without incident and booked into the Big Bear Jail on felony charges for possession and distribution of child pornography. Armstrong remains in custody in lieu of $25,000 bail. An arraignment hearing in this matter is scheduled for May 13, 2022 at San Bernardino Justice Center.
Detectives believe there may be unreported victims of child pornography possessed by Armstrong. Anyone who believes they may be an unreported victim is urged to immediately contact Detective R. Weddel at the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station at (909) 866-0100. Anonymous reports can be made by calling WETIP at (800) 78-CRIME (27463) or online at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Det. Ryan Weddel
Station: Big Bear Sheriff’s Station
Phone No. (909) 866-0100
Case No. 062200239
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
