Police: Winnebago County man arrested following online child exploitation investigation

CHERRY VALLEY, Ill (WTVO) — A man was arrested Tuesday following an investigation into a child sexual abuse material case, according to the Illinois State Police.

Officials said the Illinois State Police and the Illinois Crimes Against Children Task Force received multiple tips in February 2026 regarding the sexual exploitation of children across several social media platforms and began an investigation.

Investigators identified 19-year-old Jorge Salgado as a suspect…

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