OAKHURST, CA — “More than 4,000 digital files containing Child Sexual Abuse Material were located during a search warrant on March 19, 2026, at 50730 Granite Butte Way, Oakhurst, CA.
Madera County Sheriff’s detectives, working alongside the Central California Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, executed a search warrant at the residence based on a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding the distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material activity occurring in Madera County.
During the investigation, detectives identified 44-year-old Oakhurst Resident Christian Parmalee Edwards as the suspect. Detectives also uncovered evidence suggesting Edwards had been using his residence as a short-term vacation rental and recording guests during private moments without their knowledge…