Damien Hernandez, 19 yo, of Adelanto is arrested for child pornography; detectives are seeking additional victims
DATE/TIME: Thursday, March 7, 2019 3:00 p.m.
INCIDENT: PC 311.11 Possession of Child Pornography
PC 311.1 Distribution of Child Pornography
LOCATION: City of Adelanto
SUSPECT: Damien Hernandez, 19 years old, Adelanto
VICTIM(S): None identified at this time
SUMMARY:
On January 15, 2019, Detectives from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Crimes Against Children Detail (CAC), conducted an investigation regarding a subject in possession of child pornography. Detectives received information that an unknown subject who resided on the 11100 block of Rosedale Drive in the city of Adelanto, was in possession of, and distributed child pornography.
On Thursday, March 7, 2019, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Specialized Enforcement Detail (SED) and CAC served a residential search warrant at Damien Hernandez’s residence. At the conclusion of the investigation, detectives arrested Hernandez for possession of child pornography and distribution of child pornography. Hernandez was subsequently booked into the High Desert Detention Center and shortly after his arrest, he posted bail.
We are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying any person(s) who may have been victimized by Damien Hernandez. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Brian Arias or Deputy Gernia Navarro 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 or Deputy Gernia Navarro
Station: Specialized Investigations Division, Crimes Against Children
Phone No. (909) 387-3615
Case No. DR# 601900013
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
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San Bernardino, CA 92408
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