Oceanside Man Arrested on Federal Child Pornography Charges

San Diego FBI Special Agent in Charge Keith Slotter announces the arrest of Jeffrey Alan Lee, age 44, of Oceanside, California, on Tuesday, August 17, 2010.

Lee was arrested on Tuesday, August 17, 2010, at approximately 10:30 a.m. at the San Diego County Jail, where he is employed as a counselor. Lee was taken into custody by FBI agents assisted by San Diego sheriff’s deputies. Lee was arrested without incident. Earlier that day, Lee’s Oceanside residence was searched by FBI agents.

During the search 11 computers and numerous loose media was seized. Initial review of the media seized, revealed approximately 1,500 video files of what appeared to be child pornography and tens of thousands of still images of what appears to be child pornography. Agents discovered that Lee previously had custody of a 9-year-old boy in foster care for approximately 18 months.

On Wednesday, August 18, 2010, a criminal complaint was filed in U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, charging Lee with distribution of child pornography. According to the complaint, on May 21, 2010 and June 7, 2010, Lee through a file sharing program distributed child pornography to undercover FBI Agents.

On Wednesday, August 18, 2010, Lee had his initial appearance before a U.S. Magistrate Judge. Lee is currently being held at the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC).

If anyone has information concerning this matter they are asked to contact the FBI at telephone number (858) 565-1255. This case is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

An arrest itself is not evidence that the defendant committed crimes charged. The defendant is presumed innocent until the government meets its burden in court of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.