A Porterville man was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, on suspicion of sending explicit images to a minor and seeking to commit a sexual offense, police said. (GV Wire Composite)
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A 33-year-old Porterville man was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of distributing harmful matter to a minor and communicating with a minor with intent to commit a sexual offense, authorities said.
Detectives with the Porterville Police Department said they received credible information from the Fresno County Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force that Eric Benito Contreras was communicating with a minor for sexual purposes and sending sexually explicit images.
Investigators obtained an arrest warrant for Contreras and a search warrant for his residence in the 1400 block of North Cottage Street.
The warrants were served about 5:45 p.m., and Contreras was taken into custody without incident, police said.
Contreras was later booked at the TCSO South County Detention Facility and is being held in lieu of $150,000 bail.
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The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the department’s Investigations Division at (559) 782-7400 or through its Facebook or Instagram pages. Tips can also be provided anonymously.
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