Crime & Safety
Santa Clara Sheriff Deputy Arrested On Suspicion Of Child Sexual Abuse Material Possession
A deputy with the SCCSO was arrested in San Jose on suspicion of being in possession of child sex abuse material.
SAN JOSE, CA — A deputy with the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of child sex abuse material, the San Jose Police Department said Monday.
On Saturday just after 10 a.m., officers were flagged down by a person who said she discovered child pornography at a suspect's residence in San Jose.
Detectives launched an investigation and identified Deputy Roy Chen, 41, as the suspect. A search warrant was issued for his residence in San Jose and he was arrested in Cupertino.
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Chen was booked into jail on suspicion of being in possession of child sex abuse material.
On Monday, the Sheriff's Office issued a statement about Chen's arrest and said he had been placed on administrative leave while the police department investigated the case.
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"These allegations are extremely serious," wrote Sheriff's Office spokesperson Brooks Jarosz. "At the same time, we must respect the integrity of both the criminal and administrative processes and avoid drawing conclusions before the facts are fully established. The Sheriff's Office remains committed to accountability and public trust, and we will take appropriate employment action once those processes are complete."
The Sheriff's Office is also launching its own internal investigation into the matter, Jarosz said.
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