Porterville area teen arrested for possession of child abuse material

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A 15-year-old boy from the Porterville area was arrested as part of an ongoing child abuse material investigation, according to the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office.

The sheriff’s office announced Tuesday the suspect was transported and booked at the Tulare County Juvenile Detention Facility for possession of child abuse material.

Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Sergeant Sara Olmos or Detective Maira Ruelas with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office at (559) 733-6218.

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