Chicago Man Accused of Child Porn Possession, Dissemination

Introduction to the Case

CHICAGO (WGN) — Felony charges have been filed against a Chicago man who was allegedly found to be in possession of around two dozen sexually explicit videos and images involving children.

The Charges

29-year-old Marcos Fuentes-Robledo, a Gage Park resident, has been charged with one count of dissemination of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography, deputies from the Cook County Sheriff’s Office announced Saturday.

Background of the Investigation

According to deputies, the charges against Fuentes-Robledo were handed down following an investigation that began in October 2024 after the Sheriff’s Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about a user on a social media app who had allegedly uploaded files containing child pornography.

Investigation Process

After obtaining subpoenas and search warrants, deputies were able to confirm that the content on the account, which allegedly belonged to Fuentes-Robledo, contained child pornography. Investigators finally met with Fuentes-Robledo on Thursday, April 3, and after he was issued his Miranda Warning, he allegedly admitted to viewing child pornography on his cell phone.

Photo provided by the Cook County Sheriff’s Office shows 29-year-old Marcos Fuentes-Robledo who deputies say has been charged with one count of dissemination of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography.

Evidence Collection

Investigators then seized his cell phone and obtained a search warrant for it. Following a forensic analysis of the cell phone, investigators allegedly uncovered approximately two dozen sexually explicit videos and images involving children.

Recent Developments and Context

Fuentes-Robledo was finally taken into custody on Friday and the Cook State’s Attorney’s Office approved charges against him shortly after. He appeared in court for his initial hearing on Saturday. Fuentes-Robledo is just one of 53 people who have been charged in connection with cases involving the victimization of children and child pornography, thanks to investigations conducted by the Sheriff’s Police ICAC Unit since 2020.

Conclusion

The case of Marcos Fuentes-Robledo highlights the ongoing issue of child pornography and the importance of law enforcement efforts to combat it. The work of the Sheriff’s Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit and similar entities is crucial in identifying and prosecuting individuals involved in such crimes, protecting children from exploitation.

FAQs

• Q: What charges has Marcos Fuentes-Robledo been accused of?
  • A: Fuentes-Robledo has been charged with one count of dissemination of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography.
• Q: How did the investigation into Fuentes-Robledo begin?
  • A: The investigation started after the Sheriff’s Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about a user on a social media app uploading files containing child pornography.
• Q: What evidence was found against Fuentes-Robledo?
  • A: Approximately two dozen sexually explicit videos and images involving children were found on his cell phone after a forensic analysis.
• Q: How many people have been charged in connection with child victimization and child pornography cases since 2020?
  • A: 53 people, including Fuentes-Robledo, have been charged thanks to investigations by the Sheriff’s Police ICAC Unit.