Man suspected of child pornography crimes arrested in Carson City
A man was was arrested and booked in Carson City by the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Investigation Division for alleged possession of child pornography.
In October of 2019, the Major Crimes Unit of the NDI received a request to assist with a Possession of Child Pornography investigation from the US Department of Homeland Security.
On Nov. 20, 2019, the month-long investigation concluded with the arrest of Raife Edwards for possession of pornography of a person under 16, first offense; promote sexual performance of a minor, age 14 or older.
Edwards was booked into the Carson City Sheriff’s Office Jail, and bail was set on his first court appearance at $20,000. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, at 9:30 am in the Carson City Justice Court, Department II.
The Nevada Department of Public Safety, Investigation Division, Major Crimes Unit, works in partnership with local, state, and federal agencies to provide investigative assistance when requested in support of local efforts to assure Nevada communities are safe.