MISSION VIEJO, CA — Authorities sought information from the public on a Santa Ana man accused of sending “lewd content” to a minor from south Orange County Tuesday, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department reported.
Deputies were dispatched to the City of Mission Viejo on Friday, Jan. 19 in response to reports of a minor who had been receiving the content from a man.
After further investigation, 23-year-old Arian Fabian Ortega, of Santa Ana, was arrested by Orange County Sheriff’s deputies. He was accused of arranging through a ride-share company to travel to the City of Lake Forest to pick up the minor to take him to his home in Santa Ana to have sex, authorities said.
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He was booked into Orange County Jail on multiple charges related to sexual communication with the intent to seduce a minor for sexual conduct.
According to Orange County Sheriff’s investigators, there may be additional people victimized by Ortega. Anyone with information was encouraged to call 714-647-7000.
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Anonymous tips can also be sent to OC Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS.
“The Sheriff’s Department encourages parents to talk with their children about online safety and the importance of reporting inappropriate communication to a trusted adult,” the OCSD said in a statement. “Parents should be mindful of the content within their children’s cell phones, computers, etc. If a parent believes they need law enforcement assistance, please contact your local police department for support.”
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