The Shasta County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) received a Cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) on March 10, 2026, suspecting child sexual abuse material distribution. Holmes was arrested at his home after an arrest warrant was issued on June 11, 2026. Detectives found additional evidence, including high-capacity firearm magazines and illegal assault weapons, as well as evidence of animal abuse.
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Shasta County Man Arrested in Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation
A Shasta County man was arrested on June 16, 2026, on suspicion of sending and receiving child sexual abuse material online. Christopher Holmes, 37, of Shingletown, is facing five charges.
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Key Details
- Location: Shingletown, Calif.
- Date/time: March 10, 2026 (Cybertip received), June 11, 2026 (arrest warrant issued), June 16, 2026 (arrest)
- Agencies involved: Shasta County Sheriff's Office, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
- Status: Arrested, facing five charges
- Public impact: Investigation ongoing
Christopher Holmes
Maxwell Valva (author)
Shasta County Sheriff's Office
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
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