San Antonio Man Accused of Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material

Kerkez also awaits trial for allegedly soliciting a minor online

Apr. 2, 2026 at 10:50pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a cracked mobile phone screen reflecting a faint blue light, conceptually representing the digital evidence of a cybercrime against minors.A stark, gritty image captures the digital trail of a disturbing cybercrime case involving the exploitation of minors.San Antonio Today

A 32-year-old San Antonio man named Mirko Peter Kerkez has been arrested and charged with possessing between 100 and 500 visual depictions of child pornography, as well as between 10 and 50 additional depictions. Kerkez is also awaiting trial for a separate charge of online solicitation of a minor.

Why it matters

Crimes involving the exploitation of minors and the possession of child sexual abuse material are serious offenses that can have devastating impacts on victims. This case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to identify and prosecute individuals engaged in these illegal activities.

The details

According to an arrest warrant, Kerkez allegedly uploaded 37 depictions of child sexual abuse material to a social media platform in November 2024. In November 2025, investigators obtained search warrants for three accounts believed to be connected to Kerkez and found nearly 46 additional items meeting the criteria of child pornography. Kerkez is also accused of discussing sex acts and sharing at least one photo with an undercover investigator who identified themselves as a 15-year-old girl.

  • Kerkez was arrested on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
  • The alleged child pornography uploads occurred in November 2024.
  • The search warrants for Kerkez's social media accounts were obtained in November 2025.
  • Kerkez is awaiting trial for the online solicitation of a minor charge.

The players

Mirko Peter Kerkez

A 32-year-old San Antonio resident who has been arrested and charged with possession of child sexual abuse material and is awaiting trial for online solicitation of a minor.

Texas Attorney General's Office

The state agency that conducted the investigation and obtained the search warrants related to Kerkez's alleged crimes.

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What’s next

Kerkez remains in custody at the Bexar County Adult Detention Center as he awaits trial for the online solicitation of a minor charge.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to identify and prosecute individuals engaged in the exploitation of minors and the possession of child sexual abuse material, which are serious crimes with significant consequences for victims.