Six men across Ventura County were arrested in a two -week survey of the child’s exploitation, which targeted the production, distribution and possession of pornography for children, the authorities announced on Friday.
The Working Division of Ventura County for Children, led by the Bureau of Investigations at the attorneys ’office in the province and the Federal Investigation Office, prepared the coordinated implementation voltage between August 18 and August 29.
The officials said that the investigators served 11 inspections, including three in homes, and seized evidence to support the charges.
The arrests stem from crimes ranging from possession and distribution of illegal materials to try to seduce minors.
One of the detainees, Kevin Reynolds, 40, is a chemical teacher at Filmour Secondary School.
Tan Huang Fook Lu, 23, from Wadi Simi; Damon Chopt, 36, from Vinterora; Kevin Williams, 42, from Santa Paula; Scott Millen, 44 years old, faces potential charges of possession of children’s pornography.
Samuel William Lavond, 37, was arrested on federal charges, including an attempt to seduce a minor.
Lafond, Milne, Reynolds, Schubert and Williams face additional accusations of intention to distribute pornography for children.
Provincial lawyer Eric Nasarco said the operation revealed the perpetrators who rely on secrecy.
“The exploitation of children flourishes in secrecy, but operations like this highlight those who seek to harm children,” Nasarinco said. “These arrests and charges show what can be accomplished when local, state and federal law enforcement joins the identification of the perpetrators and protect the most vulnerable among us.”
The FBI confirmed its role in this effort, which is part of a broader batch called “Summer Operation”. Akil Davis, assistant manager responsible for the Los Angeles Field Office at the FBI, said the agency has increased its focus on violent perpetrators targeting children.
The work squad has received help from the multiple local police stations and the South California Technology Technology Squad.
Officials urged the public to stay vigilant and report suspects against children for law enforcement or through the National Center for the Fall Dimer and Understanding Clock 1-800 or online in Missingkids.org.