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Madera School Employee Arrested on CSAM Charges

19 May 2026 05:55

A Madera Unified School District employee was arrested for possession of child sexual abuse material. - Joshua Lee Hefner, 34, worked as a part-time cafeteria playground assistant at Dixieland Elementary School.

- The arrest followed two CyberTips from NCMEC and a search warrant executed at his residence. - Preliminary analysis found no evidence linking students to the material, but the investigation continues.

Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Detective Eder Andrade.

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