Full Notification

DATE/TIME:            Friday, September 18, 2020
 
INCIDENT:              PC 288(a) Lewd and Lascivious Act with a Minor, PC 287 (a) Oral Copulation, PC 286 Sodomy, PC 289 Penetration with a Foreign Object, PC 311. 11 (A) Possession of Child Pornography, PC 311.1 (a) Distribution of Child Pornography and PC 311.3 (a) Manufacturing of Child Pornography
                                
LOCATION:            City of Apple Valley           
 
SUSPECT:              David Kanady, 37-year-old, resident of Apple Valley
 
VICTIM(S):             Confidential male Juvenile
                               Confidential female Juvenile  
 
SUMMARY:
 
Investigators from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, Crimes Against Children Detail (CAC), began an investigation into a cyber tip that was reported by an Electronic Service Provider (ESP). The cyber tip contained various images and videos of child pornography. Through investigation, investigators determined the ESP account belonged to David Kanady.
 
On Friday, September 18, 2020, Detective from the Crimes Against Children Detail and personnel from the Apple Valley Sheriff’s Station, served a search warrant at Kanady’s residence in Apple Valley. During the investigation, investigators located two juvenile victims.
 
Investigators from CAC conducted an interview with Kanady. At the end of the investigation, Kanady was arrested for PC 288(a) Lewd and Lascivious Act with a Minor, PC 287 (a) oral copulation, PC 286 Sodomy, PC 289 Penetration with a foreign Object, PC 311. 11 (A) Possession of Child Pornography, PC 311.1 (a) distribution of Child Pornography and PC 311.3 (a) Manufacturing of Child Pornography. Kanady was subsequently booked into High Desert Detention Center and bail was set at $250,000.
 
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 Detail
Case No.                 DR# 602000169
   
Phone No.               (909) 387-3615
              
John McMahon, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department