{"id":14496,"date":"2026-10-08T18:37:31","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T02:37:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inedc.com\/26\/?p=14496"},"modified":"2026-10-08T18:37:31","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T02:37:31","slug":"el-dorado-county-man-arrested-in-csam-investigation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inedc.com\/26\/crime\/el-dorado-county-man-arrested-in-csam-investigation\/","title":{"rendered":"El Dorado County Man Arrested in CSAM Investigation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-d-component=\"text\"><span class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\" data-d-default-strong=\"\" data-d-inline=\"\">COOL, Calif. \u2014<\/span> An investigation by the El Dorado County Sheriff&#8217;s Office High-Tech Crimes Unit has led to the arrest of a 28-year-old Cool resident on multiple felony charges involving the alleged possession of child sexual abuse material, according to the Sheriff&#8217;s Office.<\/p>\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Detectives arrested Stefan Schiopu on Oct. 1, 2026, after an investigation that began with a CyberTipline report from the National Center for Missing &amp; Exploited Children (NCMEC).<\/p>\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">The case has drawn particular concern because investigators learned that Schiopu worked as a paraprofessional aide at a local nonprofit school, where he reportedly worked directly with children and adults with autism.<\/p>\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Authorities said evidence discovered during the investigation raised concerns that another unidentified minor may have been victimized.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\" data-d-component=\"title\" data-d-size=\"md\" data-d-weight=\"semibold\">Investigation began with national tip<\/h3>\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">According to the Sheriff&#8217;s Office, detectives with its High-Tech Crimes Unit received information through NCMEC&#8217;s CyberTipline, which collects reports of suspected child sexual exploitation and refers information to law enforcement agencies for investigation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">NCMEC describes the CyberTipline as a national reporting system that helps authorities investigate suspected online child exploitation and identify potential victims.<\/p>\n<div class=\"Wl_3jG_Trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" data-d-component=\"popover-trigger\" data-d-inline-text=\"\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-expanded=\"false\" data-state=\"closed\">\n<div class=\"ANObbW_Badge lKEGNW_Badge\" data-color=\"secondary\" data-size=\"sm\" data-pill=\"\" data-variant=\"soft\" data-d-component=\"badge\" data-d-hoverable=\"\" data-d-weight=\"normal\">\n<div class=\"oIb9lq_Box\" data-d-auto-spacing=\"\" data-d-component=\"row\" data-d-direction=\"row\">\n<div class=\"oIb9lq_Box QGyuMa_FaviconBox\" role=\"presentation\" data-d-auto-spacing=\"\" data-d-component=\"favicon\" data-d-direction=\"col\" data-d-has-width=\"\" data-d-has-height=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"CrFGHG_Image QGyuMa_Image\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/s2\/favicons?domain=https:\/\/www.missingkids.org&amp;sz=32\" data-loaded=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"oIb9lq_Box\" data-d-align=\"center\" data-d-component=\"row\" data-d-direction=\"row\">\n<div class=\"oIb9lq_Box\" data-d-auto-spacing=\"\" data-d-component=\"row\" data-d-direction=\"row\"><span class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\" data-d-size=\"3xs\" data-d-inline=\"\" data-d-truncate=\"true\" data-d-clamp-lines=\"true\">Missing Kids<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"oIb9lq_Box\" data-d-auto-spacing=\"\" data-d-component=\"row\" data-d-direction=\"row\"><span class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\" data-d-size=\"3xs\" data-d-inline=\"\">+1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">The Sheriff&#8217;s Office High-Tech Crimes Unit, which is affiliated with the Sacramento Valley Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, pursued the case through investigative work that included obtaining and serving multiple judicially authorized search warrants.<\/p>\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Detectives identified Schiopu as the suspect following their investigation, the Sheriff&#8217;s Office said.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\" data-d-component=\"title\" data-d-size=\"md\" data-d-weight=\"semibold\">Investigators cite concern for vulnerable community members<\/h3>\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Investigators learned that Schiopu was employed as a paraprofessional aide at a local nonprofit school and worked with children and adults with autism.<\/p>\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">The Sheriff&#8217;s Office said detectives acted quickly after learning about his employment and the population he served.<\/p>\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Schiopu was arrested Oct. 1. Detectives also served multiple court-authorized search warrants that day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">During the searches, investigators located evidence that led them to believe an additional, unidentified minor may have been victimized by Schiopu, according to the Sheriff&#8217;s Office.<\/p>\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Authorities have not publicly identified the possible additional victim, and the information released does not establish the circumstances or extent of any alleged victimization.<\/p>\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">The investigation remains an appeal for information from anyone who may have relevant knowledge of the case.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\" data-d-component=\"title\" data-d-size=\"md\" data-d-weight=\"semibold\">Suspect held without bail<\/h3>\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Schiopu was booked into custody on multiple felony charges and is being held without bail, according to the Sheriff&#8217;s Office.<\/p>\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">The agency has not specified the individual charges in the information provided for this report. The allegations should not be interpreted as proof of guilt.<\/p>\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">The Sheriff&#8217;s Office emphasized the legal presumption of innocence, stating that <span class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\" data-d-default-strong=\"\" data-d-inline=\"\">\u201can arrest is not a conviction.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Schiopu is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\" data-d-component=\"title\" data-d-size=\"md\" data-d-weight=\"semibold\">Sheriff&#8217;s Office asks public for information<\/h3>\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Investigators are asking anyone with information about Schiopu or information that could assist the investigation to contact Detective Aaron Cuddeback with the El Dorado County Sheriff&#8217;s Office High-Tech Crimes Unit.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"PSWZZq_List\" data-d-component=\"list\" data-d-marker=\"bullet\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\">\n<li class=\"PSWZZq_Item\" data-d-component=\"list-item\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Content\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Label\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\"><span class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\" data-d-default-strong=\"\" data-d-inline=\"\">Detective:<\/span> Aaron Cuddeback<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"PSWZZq_Item\" data-d-component=\"list-item\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Content\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Label\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\"><span class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\" data-d-default-strong=\"\" data-d-inline=\"\">Agency:<\/span> El Dorado County Sheriff&#8217;s Office, High-Tech Crimes Unit<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"PSWZZq_Item\" data-d-component=\"list-item\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Content\">\n<div class=\"PSWZZq_Label\">\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\"><span class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\" data-d-default-strong=\"\" data-d-inline=\"\">Phone:<\/span> 530-642-4724<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Anyone with potentially relevant information is encouraged to contact investigators directly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">For residents of Cool and the broader El Dorado County community, the case underscores the importance of reporting suspected child exploitation and providing law enforcement with information that may help identify potential victims.<\/p>\n<p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\"><span class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\" data-d-default-strong=\"\" data-d-inline=\"\">Source:<\/span> El Dorado County Sheriff&#8217;s Office news release concerning the Oct. 1, 2026, arrest. 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