Detectives arrest Matthew Blanchard of West Covina for soliciting pornographic pictures and videos from minors
Date of arrest: October 27, 2016
Crime or Incident: PC 288.2(a)- Distribute Harmful Material
PC 311.11(a)- Distribute Child Porn
Location: Confidential-Chino Hills and surrounding cities
Victim(s): Confidential
Suspect(s): Matthew Steven Blanchard, age 20 of West Covina
SUMMARY:
On Thursday, October 27th, suspect, Matthew Blanchard, was arrested after detectives discovered he had been sending and soliciting pornographic photographs and videos from juvenile females. Blanchard utilized social media accounts to not only receive the pornographic images but asked for them to be sent to him. Detectives served a search warrant at Blanchard’s residence and seized electronic devices belonging to him.
Investigators are releasing Blanchard’s booking photo as they believe there are additional victims. If anyone has any information regarding Matthew Blanchard, please contact detectives at the Chino Hills Police Department (909) 364-2000. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip website www.wetip.com.
REFER: Deputy Robert Hoag
STATION: Chino Hills Police Department
PHONE NO.: 909-364-2000
CASE #221603477
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
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SBSD - Chino Hills Police Department
14077 Peyton Dr
Chino Hills, CA 91709
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