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Released: March 29, 2010 - Monday, 05:08 PM
Known by the slang term "sexting", the practice involves the distribution of pornographic images sent between phones as a photo file. These images may contain adult or underage subjects posing nude or semi-nude and can be a violation of both state and federal law.
Parents are urged to caution their children about sending, receiving or storing this type of material on their cell phones, portable media or personal computers.
The investigation was conducted by the Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement team (SAFE) that investigates sexual predators, rape and child molest cases.
Schools or organizations wishing to have an informational program about preventing sexting and internet predator issues are asked to call the Crime Prevention Unit at 781-4578.
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Contact: Rob BrynPhone: (805) 781-4547Date and time of incident: 2-11-10Place of Occurrence: San Luis Obispo CountyVictim Information: Juvenile - 14 year old female Suspect Information: Juvenile - 17 year old maleThe San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Dept. has forwarded a case to the district attorney for complaint after receiving a report in February of a juvenile female receiving pornographic images on her phone from a male acquaintance. Further investigation revealed child pornography on the suspects personal computer, a violation of law.Known by the slang term "sexting", the practice involves the distribution of pornographic images sent between phones as a photo file. These images may contain adult or underage subjects posing nude or semi-nude and can be a violation of both state and federal law.
Parents are urged to caution their children about sending, receiving or storing this type of material on their cell phones, portable media or personal computers.
The investigation was conducted by the Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement team (SAFE) that investigates sexual predators, rape and child molest cases.
Schools or organizations wishing to have an informational program about preventing sexting and internet predator issues are asked to call the Crime Prevention Unit at 781-4578.
