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Petaluma man accused of child pornography possession

PIX Now - Morning Edition 10/21/24
PIX Now - Morning Edition 10/21/24 10:59

Police arrested a man earlier this month on suspicion of possession of child pornography.

Gabriel Oates was arrested on Oct. 8, Petaluma police said Monday.

Police received a tip related to the illegal material before detectives established probable cause to arrest Oates.

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A man, identified as Gabriel Oates, in custody. According to Petaluma Police, Oates was arrested on suspicion of child pornography possession. Petaluma Police Department

Police stopped Oates at around 2:14 pm while he was driving on Kenilworth Drive.

Oates as booked at the Sonoma County Jail on suspicion of possessing images or data of minors engaging in or simulating sexual conduct.

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