La Costa Canyon high school teacher arrested for possession of child sexual abuse material

California Attorney General Rob Bonta's Office just issued a statement about the arrest of a La Costa Canyon high school teacher in Carlsbad for possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) after an investigation determined he attempted to purchase CSAM on the internet. Special Agents conducted subsequent searches of electronic devices in his control which further confirmed his possession and attempted possession of CSAM.

“When someone who is entrusted with the care of our youth is revealed to be harboring child sexual abuse material, it is not only a crime, but also a betrayal of trust,” said Attorney General Rob Bonta. “Let me be clear: I will do everything in my power to fight for the safety and dignity of children. Protecting the most vulnerable among us is not just a responsibility of this office, it is a moral obligation. My office stands ready and fully committed to continuing this fight with the help of our law enforcement partners. We will work tirelessly to hold offenders accountable and to ensure that our children are protected, supported, and given the safe future they deserve.”

“We appreciate the outstanding work and professionalism of the Department of Justice, whose thorough investigation was instrumental in this arrest,” said Chief Christie Calderwood of the Carlsbad Police Department. “This case highlights the importance of strong interagency partnerships in keeping our communities safe.”

This investigation was conducted by the California Department of Justice, White Collar Investigation Team, the Carlsbad Police Department, and FBI’s Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory. The California Department of Justice, Special Prosecutions Section will be prosecuting the case.