Reynaldo Chavez Jr., 24, was arrested Friday, March 28, 2025, on charges of possessing child sexual abuse material following an investigation prompted by a tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. (GV Wire File)
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The Visalia Police Department arrested a 24-year-old man on Friday in connection with an ongoing child crime investigation, the department reported.
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The investigation by the Internet Crimes Against Children unit began in January after Visalia PD Youth Service Officers received a tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
Following an investigation, detectives identified Reynaldo Chavez Jr. as the suspect.
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Officers served a search warrant at a residence near Cherry and Ashland avenues, where they took Chavez into custody.
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He was booked into the Tulare County Adult Pre-Trial Facility for possession of child sexual abuse material, authorities said.
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