Beaumont, CA - The Beaumont Police Department Detective Bureau served a search warrant at a residence in the 900 block of Massachusetts reference a child pornography investigation. With the assistance of the Multiple Enforcement Team (MET), and the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit, detectives arrested Anthony Miranda, an 18 year old male from Beaumont for possession and distribution of child pornography. Charges are also pending for a 17 year old juvenile that was in the home and involved in the same activity. Miranda was booked at Smith Correctional Facility in Banning on the charges.
This case is still under investigation. If anyone has information about this case, please contact Detective Sergeant Macias at 951-769-8500. Information can also be reported anonymously at crimetips@beaumontpd.org.