A young Morgan Hill man has been arrested on suspicion of child sexual abuse and possession of child pornography, police said Thursday.
In a news release, Morgan Hill police said the department received information on Dec. 30 that 19-year-old Ashton Correa had child pornography in his possession. An investigation revealed that Correa possessed hundreds of images and videos of child sexual abuse, police said.
Detectives also found evidence indicating Correa sexually abused a child in his care, police said. Correa was arrested on December 30 and booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail on charges of child sexual abuse and possession of child pornography.
Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office
Correa was held without bail. Jail records show his preliminary court appearance was scheduled for Friday morning.
Anyone with information about this case or similar cases was encouraged to contact Detective Kira Patton at: (669) 253-4968 or email at Kira.Patton@morganhill.ca.gov
Information can also be provided anonymously at: https://www.morganhill.ca.gov/FormCenter/Police-14/Morgan-Hill-Crime-Stoppers-88 or 1-800-222-TIPS.
