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California Man Arrested on Child Sexual Exploitation Charges Following Investigation

Release Date: August 9, 2024

Investigators are now seeking potential victims

LOS ANGELES — On Aug. 8, following an investigation spanning several weeks, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Los Angeles and the West Covina Police Department executed a federal warrant and arrested an individual for possession of child sexual abuse material.

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Mugshot of Matthew Mullen.

The suspect, Matthew Mullen, a 39-year-old resident of West Covina, was arrested and booked for possession of over 600 obscene images and possession of minor in sexual act/pornography material.

Due to Mullen’s volunteer efforts in local organizations, investigators believe there may be additional victims. HSI Los Angeles and the West Covina Police Department are asking for assistance from the public. Anyone with information that may assist in the investigation is asked to contact West Covina Police Detective Iside at 626-939-8520 or contact the HSI Tip Line at 877-4-HSI-TIP and reference the Matthew Mullen investigation.

Learn more about HSI’s mission to increase public safety in your community on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @HSILosAngeles.

Last Updated: 09/08/2024
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