CAMERON PARK, CA. (November 3, 2023) – On October 31, 2023, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office announced arrests as a result of a two-week Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) operation by the Sacramento Valley Hi-Tech Crimes Task Force that focused on proactively identifying and investigating suspects who downloaded Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) to their personal devices and computers. Detectives arrested 12 people in the Sacramento Valley region who are suspected of downloading and in possession of CSAM along with a variety of other charges. Arrests include: MARCKEVIN SOLDEVILL FLORESCA of Cameron Park.
In a resolute effort to combat the heinous crime of child exploitation, the Sacramento Valley Hi-Tech Crimes Task Force executed a relentless two-week operation that led to the arrest of 12 individuals. This operation targeted suspects involved in downloading Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) to their personal devices and computers. The mission of the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) operation was clear: proactively identify, apprehend, and investigate these criminals.
What is perhaps more disturbing is the sheer volume of evidence gathered during this operation. Tens of thousands of CSAM images and videos were recovered, underscoring the scale of this issue. In one chilling case, a suspect was found to be in possession of over 5TB of CSAM.
One suspect, Josh Sevilla, 40, of Citrus Heights, was also identified as a suspect in a “hands-on” offense with a minor. At the conclusion of the investigation, Sevilla was charged with 12 counts of PC 288(b)(1) – Lewd acts with a minor by force or fear, eight counts of PC 288(a) – Lewd acts with a minor under the age of 14, and PC 311.11(a) – Possession of Child Pornography.
This operation is not just a testament to the commitment of law enforcement agencies but also serves as a stark reminder that crimes against children will be met with the full force of the law. Child exploitation is a grave concern, and efforts like these make our communities safer and protect the most vulnerable among us.
As the investigation unfolds and the legal process takes its course, the Sacramento Valley Hi-Tech Crimes Task Force continues to remain vigilant, protecting the children from the predators that seek to exploit them.
The results of their hard work and dedication are palpable in the Sacramento Valley region. These arrests send a clear message: child exploitation will not be tolerated, and those who engage in such activities will be brought to justice.
The Task Force is comprised of the following 18 agencies:
Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office,
Rancho Cordova Police Department,
Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office,
Citrus Heights Police Department,
Sacramento Police Department,
San Joaquin Sheriff’s Office,
Elk Grove Police Department,
Folsom Police Department,
Placer County Sheriff’s Office,
Roseville Police Department,
Rocklin Police Department,
Placer County District Attorney’s Office,
El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office,
California Highway Patrol (CHP) – CCIU,
California Department of Justice,
Sacramento County Probation,
Vacaville Police Department,
and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) – Sacramento.
“We applaud the work of the Sacramento Valley Hi-Tech Crimes Task Force for protecting our children and actively searching for those who are downloading child sexual abuse material. This work can take a toll on law enforcement officers. We thank them for investigative work.”
– CSLEA President Alan Barcelona
Arrest Record:
FLORESCA, MARCKEVIN SOLDEVILL
Age: 32
Sex: Male
Race: Filipino
Height: 5′ 5″
Weight: 120
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Build: Slender
Complexion: Medium
Booking Date: 10/18/2023 02:08
Arresting Agency: EDSO
Arrest Date: 10/18/2023
Arrest Location:
3180 OXFORD RD
Charges
3 counts of 311.11(A) PC- Possess/etc obscene matter:minor in sexual acts (M) [Felony] Bail: $500,000
Total Bail: $500,000
