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Police said he manipulated photos he obtained from social media platforms, and that he sought images of a 12-year-old girl who was a real person and did not live in Washington. The case began with a CyberTip from Google to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, which flagged uploaded files suspected of showing minors in sexually explicit conduct. Investigators served a search warrant at his home after his arrest at a Kennewick school building. He pleaded not guilty to four felony charges. Prosecutors said processing of his devices had identified an additional victim, and the investigation continues. He had worked as a paraeducator in the Pasco School District from September 2023 to August 2025. 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