Fresno Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 8 months ago on

October 18, 2024

Seth Andrew Mattocks, 40, of Fresno, was arrested and jailed without bail on charges of possessing child sexual abuse material. (Fresno County SO)

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...

Seth Andrew Mattocks, 40, of Fresno, has been arrested and booked into Fresno County Jail on felony charges of possession of child sexual abuse material, according to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Department on Thursday.

Mattocks is not eligible for bail.

On Thursday, members of the Central Valley Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force served a search warrant at a home near Maple and Normal avenues in Fresno.

Detectives arrested Mattocks at his home and seized electronic devices containing child sexual abuse images.

Got a Tip?

Authorities encourage anyone with information related to this case to contact the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office at (559) 600-3111 or Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867.

Callers may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward. Refer to case #24-11772.

Law enforcement urges the public to stay vigilant online, advising parents to monitor their children’s internet use and maintain open communication about potential online dangers, as predators often disguise themselves.

Report suspicious activity to authorities or through the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

DON'T MISS

What Are Fresno Real Estate Experts Predicting for 2025 and Beyond?

DON'T MISS

First California EV Mandates Hit Automakers This Year. Most Are Not Even Close

DON'T MISS

Trump Faces Uproar From MAGA Base Over Possible Iran Strike

DON'T MISS

Iran Would Accept Trump’s Offer to Meet Soon, New York Times Reports

DON'T MISS

Meta in Talks to Hire Former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman to Join AI Efforts, The Information Reports

DON'T MISS

Fed Keeps Rates Steady but Pencils in Two Cuts by End of 2025, Warns of Inflation Ahead

DON'T MISS

Putin Says He Does Not Want to Discuss the Possible Israeli-US Killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader

DON'T MISS

A Little Coffee With Your Whiskey? Downtown Fresno Gets New Craft Cocktail Lounge

DON'T MISS

‘Any Illegal Immigrants?’ Trump Quizzes Workers at the White House

DON'T MISS

What Is Juneteenth and When Did It Become a US Federal Holiday?

DON'T MISS

US B-2 Bombers, Bunker-Busters and Alternatives

DON'T MISS

US Social Security, Medicare to Run Short of Funds in 2033, Trustees Say

UP NEXT

Iran Would Accept Trump’s Offer to Meet Soon, New York Times Reports

UP NEXT

Meta in Talks to Hire Former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman to Join AI Efforts, The Information Reports

UP NEXT

Fed Keeps Rates Steady but Pencils in Two Cuts by End of 2025, Warns of Inflation Ahead

UP NEXT

Putin Says He Does Not Want to Discuss the Possible Israeli-US Killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader

UP NEXT

A Little Coffee With Your Whiskey? Downtown Fresno Gets New Craft Cocktail Lounge

UP NEXT

‘Any Illegal Immigrants?’ Trump Quizzes Workers at the White House

UP NEXT

What Is Juneteenth and When Did It Become a US Federal Holiday?

UP NEXT

US B-2 Bombers, Bunker-Busters and Alternatives

UP NEXT

US Social Security, Medicare to Run Short of Funds in 2033, Trustees Say

UP NEXT

Buss Family to Sell Lakers, Report Says

Anthony W. Haddad,

Multimedia Journalist

Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.