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Released: June 23, 2026 - Tuesday, 04:41 PM
The suspect in this investigation has been identified as 45-year-old Roberto MercadoLeonardo of Cambria. MercadoLeonardo was arrested for charges related to the possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) of more than 600 images. MercadoLeonardo has since been released from San Luis Obispo County Jail on posted bail.
At this time it is undetermined if there are any local victims associated with the suspect. Anyone with additional information can contact the Sheriff's Office Detective Division at (805) 781-4500 or Crimestoppers at (805) 549-7867.
Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: 805-781-4547Date and time of incident: 6-10-2026Place of Occurrence: 400 block of Leighton Street, CambriaVictim Information: N/ASuspect Information: Roberto MercadoLeonardo, 45, CambriaOn 6-10-2026, the Sheriff's Office Detective Division served a search warrant at a home in the 400 block of Leighton Street, in Cambria. This search warrant was related to an ongoing investigation for possession of suspected Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). The investigation began in April 2026 when the Sheriff's Office and San Luis Obispo Police Department received multiple tips regarding the possession of CSAM.The suspect in this investigation has been identified as 45-year-old Roberto MercadoLeonardo of Cambria. MercadoLeonardo was arrested for charges related to the possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) of more than 600 images. MercadoLeonardo has since been released from San Luis Obispo County Jail on posted bail.
At this time it is undetermined if there are any local victims associated with the suspect. Anyone with additional information can contact the Sheriff's Office Detective Division at (805) 781-4500 or Crimestoppers at (805) 549-7867.
