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Morgan Hill Police, California
Thursday January 9th, 2025 :: 04:25 p.m. PST

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SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT ON A CHILD AND CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                      
Date: January 9, 2025
Case:  2412300006
Contact:  Sergeant Scott Purvis (669) 253-4912
[email protected]
 
 
 
SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT ON A CHILD AND CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
 
On December 30, 2024, the Morgan Hill Police Department received information that Ashton Correa (19) was in possession of child pornography. An investigation revealed Correa possessed hundreds of images and videos of child sexual abuse material.
 
MHPD Detectives also uncovered evidence suggesting Correa had sexually assaulted a child under his care. Correa was arrested and booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail on charges related to child sexual assault and possession of child pornography.
 
Anyone who may have information regarding this incident or similar cases is encouraged to contact Detective Kira Patton at: (669) 253-4968 or email at [email protected]
 
Information can also be given anonymously at:  https://www.morganhill.ca.gov/FormCenter/Police-14/Morgan-Hill-Crime-Stoppers-88 or 1-800-222-TIPS.

 

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Morgan Hill Police, California
16200 Vineyard Blvd
Morgan Hill, CA 95037

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