Child Pornography Investigation Results in Seizure of Evidence and Pending Sentencing
Photo: Image of Christopher Campbell | Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office
A disturbing case has come to light, involving a Sacramento resident, Christopher Campbell, who engaged in an online conversation with an undercover officer, believing the officer to be a 13-year-old girl. The ensuing investigation, led by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Homeland Security Investigations, revealed a chilling cache of child pornography.
The troubling series of events unfolded in February 2023 when Christopher Campbell initiated an online chat with an individual he believed to be a young teenager. Unbeknownst to Campbell, he was actually communicating with an undercover officer. The conversations that transpired during this period would ultimately lead to a search of Campbell’s residence.
Law enforcement executed a search warrant at Campbell’s residence, resulting in the confiscation of key evidence, including his iPad and cellphone. A thorough examination of these devices uncovered a horrifying collection of approximately 517 images and 45 videos of child pornography. The content featured minors engaged in explicit and illicit activities, raising serious concerns about the extent of Campbell’s involvement.
Further investigation into Campbell’s activities extended to his Mega cloud storage account, where an additional 169 videos of child pornography were discovered. This grim revelation included depictions of toddlers and other minors subjected to explicit conduct, intensifying the severity of the case.
Christopher Campbell now faces grave consequences for his actions. He is scheduled to appear for sentencing on February 6, 2024. In accordance with federal law, Campbell could be subjected to a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison. However, he could face a maximum statutory penalty of 20 years in prison, accompanied by a substantial fine of up to $250,000.
