Manteca Man Arrested for Child Pornography Production and Distribution

FBI tip leads to charges against Edward King for alleged online activities and voyeurism

Mar. 30, 2026 at 11:11pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered camera lens, the glass reflecting a faint red light, conceptually illustrating the disturbing nature of voyeurism and the production of child pornography.A shattered camera lens reflects a haunting red glow, symbolizing the disturbing crimes of voyeurism and child exploitation.Manteca Today

A 35-year-old Manteca man named Edward King has been arrested and accused of manufacturing and distributing child pornography, as well as taking inappropriate photos of minors in public places. The arrest came after a tip from the FBI's Utah Field Office about King's alleged online activities involving the uploading, distribution, and production of child sexual abuse material.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to identify and apprehend individuals engaged in the exploitation of minors through the production and distribution of child pornography, as well as the use of technology to commit voyeuristic crimes against children in public spaces. It also underscores the importance of public vigilance and cooperation with authorities to help protect vulnerable youth.

The details

According to the Manteca Police Department, officers received the tip from the FBI on January 29th about King's alleged online activities. The following day, King was arrested at his job in Tracy. A search of his home and devices reportedly uncovered evidence of the crimes. Investigators said King also went to public places and took close-up 'voyeur style' photos of the intimate parts of girls between the ages of 5 and 15.

  • On January 29, 2026, the Manteca Police Department received a tip from the FBI Utah Field Office about King's alleged online activities.
  • On January 30, 2026, King was arrested at his job in Tracy.

The players

Edward King

A 35-year-old Manteca resident who has been arrested and accused of manufacturing and distributing child pornography, as well as taking inappropriate photos of minors in public places.

Manteca Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that received the tip from the FBI and made the arrest of King.

FBI Utah Field Office

The FBI field office that provided the initial tip to the Manteca Police Department about King's alleged online activities.

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What’s next

King is currently being held in the San Joaquin County Jail on suspicion of lewd or lascivious acts and child pornography-related charges. Authorities are encouraging any additional victims or witnesses to come forward and contact the Manteca Police Department.

The takeaway

This case underscores the ongoing threat of child exploitation through the production and distribution of illegal content, as well as the use of technology to commit voyeuristic crimes against minors. It highlights the importance of public vigilance, cooperation with law enforcement, and continued efforts to identify and apprehend those engaged in these abhorrent activities.