Introduction to the Case
A custodian at a Broward County middle school was arrested this week on charges of possessing child pornography.
Jaime Rivas, a custodian at Indian Ridge Middle School in Davie, was charged with nearly a dozen charges of possessing child sex conduct material on his computer, jail records showed.
Background and Investigation
According to Rivas’ arrest warrant, detectives with the South Florida Internet Crimes Against Children task force received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children back in June 2024. That tip led them to a Google account investigators say belongs to Rivas.
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Booking photo of Jaime Rivas
On Tuesday, Margate Police and task force investigators executed a search warrant at Rivas’ home, where they “observed an excess of 100 images and/or videos” showing child sexual conduct, the report said.
School and Community Response
Parents were notified of the arrest via voicemail from the principal on Wednesday, who said Rivas was reassigned by the district away from the school and students pending the investigation.
A judge gave Rivas an $82,500 bond and ordered him to wear a GPS, have no access to any devices with internet, and to stay away from children.
There was no indication that the criminal charges that Rivas is facing are related to his job at the middle school.
Conclusion
The arrest of a Broward middle school custodian on charges of possessing child pornography has raised concerns about the safety and security of students. The investigation and subsequent arrest of Jaime Rivas demonstrate the importance of vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement and the community in preventing and addressing such crimes.
FAQs
Q: What were the charges against Jaime Rivas?
A: Rivas was charged with nearly a dozen charges of possessing child sex conduct material on his computer.
Q: How was Rivas caught?
A: Detectives received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, which led them to a Google account belonging to Rivas.
Q: What was the response of the school and the community?
A: Parents were notified of the arrest, and Rivas was reassigned away from the school and students pending the investigation.
Q: Is there any indication that the charges are related to Rivas’ job at the middle school?
A: No, there is no indication that the charges are related to his job at the school.
