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Santa Clara Man Arrested on Suspicion of Child Porn Possession

A Santa Clara man was arrested last week on suspicion of child porn possession and other sex crimes, the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department said Monday.

Shahriyar Mohammed Reza, 26, was arrested Dec. 7 at his Santa Clara home on charges he possessed child pornography, arranged to meet a minor for sex acts and caused a minor to send harmful matter over the internet, police said.

Reza befriended the victim via social media communication, police said. He requested illicit images and attempted to meet with the victim to solicit lewd and lascivious conduct.

Officers with Los Gatos, Santa Clara and San Jose collaborated on the arrest in the 3700 block of Lillick Drive in Santa Clara. Reza was booked into County Jail on multiple charges.

Police believe there could be additional victims and are continuing to investigate. Anyone with information about the incident or Reza should contact the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department at 408-354-8600.

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