Two Phoenix men were arrested in May after months-long probes into child sexual abuse material, according to state and local authorities. Detectives with the Arizona Department of Public Safety took 27-year-old Ulises Sanchez Sosa and 64-year-old Neil Cowie into custody at their homes in separate cases. Both men face multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and are being held in the Maricopa County Jail on six-figure bonds.
Arrests and charges
According to a press release from the Arizona Department of Public Safety, Sosa was arrested May 19 near 75th Avenue and McDowell Road. He is charged with 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, a class 2 felony. Cowie was arrested May 28 near 32nd Street and Thunderbird Road and faces the same 10-count indictment, the release states.
Investigation and evidence
The agency says detectives seized multiple electronic devices from both residences and that the arrests capped separate, months-long investigations into child sexual abuse material. Major Bill Beck of the Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center, quoted in the release from AZDPS, said the cases highlight how coordinated teams are trying to stay ahead of predators: "These arrests demonstrate the strength of our partnerships and our shared commitment to safeguarding children."
What’s next and how to report
Local reporting also confirmed the booking details and bond amounts. As reported by FOX 10 Phoenix, Sosa was booked on a $250,000 bond and Cowie is being held on a $200,000 bond at the Maricopa County Jail. Neither man has been convicted, and court filings are pending. Police have not released additional public information about any alleged victims or upcoming court dates.
Authorities are urging anyone with information that could be relevant to these or similar cases to contact the Arizona Counter Terrorism Information Center. ACTIC can be reached at azactic.gov or by calling 1-877-429-8477, as noted by FOX 10 Phoenix.
These remain allegations, and both men are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office will decide whether to file formal charges, and if prosecutors move forward the cases will proceed through the county court system.
