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A total of 21 men have been arrested and booked into the Fresno County Jail on various charges related to arranging to meet with a child for sex.
They range in age from 21 to 66. The arrests are a result of the undercover effort called “Operation Naughty or Nice”, which was a multi-agency operation conducted from December 18th – 21st, 2025. Some arrestees have since posted bond, been assigned a court date and released from custody.
Participants included members from the following 17 local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.
- Central California Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force
- Fresno County Sheriff’s Office
- Madera County Sheriff’s Office
- Fresno Police Department
- Clovis Police Department
- Sanger Police Department
- Kerman Police Department
- Kingsburg Police Department
- Reedley Police Department
- California Highway Patrol
- California Department of Justice
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)
- Multi-Agency Gang Enforcement Consortium (MAGEC)
- Fresno County Probation Adult Compliance Team (ACT)
- Fresno County District Attorney’s Office
- Merced County District Attorney’s Office
The basis for launching this operation is that children’s use of electronic devices and social media is higher than ever. A potential danger of being online more often is having an encounter with a sexual predator who is seeking out relationships with children.
To combat the problem, detectives constructed an operation to identify, contact and arrest anyone who may be trying to target a child for sex. Detectives posed as preteen and early teenage old boys and girls to use technology against these predators and safeguard children. During the investigations, these suspects used sexually explicit language and sent graphic photos to the detective pretending to be a child. All of the suspects were first to express their sexual desires and they initiated a time to meet with the detective posing as a child. Once they arrived to the locations, officers arrested them. No actual children were ever used or placed into danger during the operation.
In 2020, a similar operation was conducted, titled “COVID Chat Down.” It lasted 14 days and resulted in 34 arrests. In 2022, Operation H.O.O.K. resulted in 19 arrests over four days. During Operation Boogeyman in 2023, 14 arrests were made in three days.
Each year, the Central California Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force receives thousands of online CyberTip reports from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. These tips are related to the distribution and possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). ICAC detectives are well-aware that suspects who view CSAM can easily progress into hands on crimes against children. The suspects contacted in “Operation Boogeyman” are prime examples of how sexual behavior can escalate.
ICAC is comprised of 68 federal, state and local law enforcement agencies spread throughout nine counties in the Central Valley. It is dedicated to protecting children online and investigating crimes committed against children, which are facilitated by the Internet and computer usage.
Law enforcement would like to remind the public to be vigilant when it comes to visiting websites and social media outlets. Parents should also monitor their children’s internet usage and be aware of the software apps they are using. Parents should keep the dialogue open with their children in order to build trust. Online predators often pretend to be someone else in order to lure their victims in and take advantage of them. Teach children to be wary of the person on the other end of the chat line; many times, people are not who they say they are. Common apps used by suspects include, but are not limited to: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok, Discord, Kik, MeetMe and Scout. Report any suspicious behavior right away to law enforcement or file a cyber tip through the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
Operation Naughty or Nice remains an ongoing investigation and more arrests could be made. There is a possibility that the suspects in this case victimized other people who have never reported it. If you have any additional information about the suspects contacted during this operation, please report it to the Sheriff’s Office at (559) 600-3111, Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867, www.valleycrimestoppers.org You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
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Detectives with the Central California Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) have booked 24 year old Troy DeCarlo of Fresno into the Fresno County Jail for possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).
On Wednesday, detectives followed up on a CyberTip and contacted Troy DeCarlo at his workplace, which is the Selma Unified School District’s Transportation Yard. Detectives arrested DeCarlo for possession of CSAM and his electronic devices were collected for further analysis.
At the time of this arrest, DeCarlo was working as a substitute maintenance worker / groundskeeper for the Selma Unified School District. He was hired in December 2025 and always worked under the supervision of at least one other employee. In DeCarlo’s position, he had limited contact with students, however, if you have any information relatable to this case, please contact Detective Jovan Tamayo at (559) 761-3659. Tips may also be submitted to Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867 or online at www.valleycrimestoppers.org You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
*Central California ICAC is comprised of 68 federal, state and local law enforcement agencies spread throughout nine counties in the Central Valley. It is dedicated to protecting children online and investigating crimes committed against children, which are facilitated by the internet and computer usage.
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Detectives with the Central California Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force have arrested 26 year old Mario Angel Dominguez of Fresno on felony charges of arranging to meet a minor for sex and sending harmful material to a minor.
His bail was set at $45,000. He has posted bond and been released from custody.
On Thursday, February 26th, detectives served a search warrant at a home located along the 2900 block of N. Mariposa Street in Fresno. The warrant was for an investigation into online child exploitation. Detectives had information that Mario Dominguez was having sexually explicit conversations and sharing inappropriate images with a female minor. Dominguez was also trying to arrange to meet the girl in person for sexual purposes. Detectives contacted Dominguez, seized his electronic devices for analysis and placed him under arrest.
This remains an active investigation. Detectives believe Dominguez may have additional victims who have not yet come forward or may be afraid to do so. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Fernando Rosario (559) 760-6282. You may also contact Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867, www.valleycrimestoppers.org You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. Reference case #2602020274.
*Central California ICAC is comprised of 68 federal, state and local law enforcement agencies spread throughout nine counties in the Central Valley. It is dedicated to protecting children online and investigating crimes committed against children, which are facilitated by the internet and computer usage.
