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Anthony Wyatt arrested in Turlock on child exploitation charges

Turlock police arrested Anthony Wyatt on child exploitation charges after he allegedly communicated online with an account posing as a 13-year-old girl.

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Anthony Wyatt was booked into jail in Turlock on child exploitation accusations, police announced Wednesday. The arrest followed a tip regarding suspected online communication with a minor.

According to officials, police received a report involving Wyatt and an account posing as a child. Detectives investigated the digital messages.

Wyatt believed he was messaging a 13-year-old girl, police said. He allegedly requested sexually explicit photographs from the profile, officials said. He continued talking after learning the age.

The Turlock Police Department booked Wyatt on suspicion of two felony offenses. The allegations include contacting a minor to commit a sexual crime and obscene material depicting a minor.

Police departments in Turlock review digital exploitation tips through specialized investigative units. Individuals booked on felony allegations typically appear before a magistrate for initial court hearings.

Reuben Castellane

Reuben Castellane covers public safety in Stockton: the Stockton Police Department, the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office and the downtown courthouse. He reads the charging documents and the court calendar so readers get the facts behind each case, not just the arrest.

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