Victorville authorities have taken Matthew Marcus Alvarez into custody following an investigation into allegations of child pornography possession and distribution. The 23-year-old resident of Victorville was arrested on Wednesday, after detectives served a search warrant at his residence on the 11900 block of Sierra Road, as reported by the SBSD Victorville Police Department.

An inquiry led by the Victorville Police Department's Detective Bureau, which began on October 21, 2024, identified Alvarez as the suspect. The investigators' effort to thoroughly search and collect evidence led to this significant arrest. Alvarez is believed to have used multiple messaging applications to contact various subjects, raising concerns that additional victims might yet come forward.

The SBSD Victorville Police Department shared in a statement that Alvarez has been booked at High Desert Detention Center in Adelanto on charges of possession of child pornography under California Penal Code 311.11(C)(1). In response to this development, the police have released Alvarez's booking photograph to aid their investigation and potentially identify more victims.

In an effort to appear to gather more information, the Victorville Police Department is urging anyone with knowledge about the case to reach out. They’ve made it known that they encourage individuals to contact the Victorville Police Station at (760)241-2911 or Sheriff's Dispatch at (760)956-5001. They also provide options for those wishing to remain anonymous, requesting they call the We-Tip hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or leave information through the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.