TEXAS
Fox 14
[statement from the diocese]
By Crystal Price
EL PASO, Texas — On Wednesday, Victor Jerome Reza, 53, made his initial appearance in federal court as he faces on charges of possession and distribution of child exploitation material.
Officers with the Department of Homeland Security arrested Reza at his home on Sundance Avenue in far east El Paso yesterday.
See video of Reza being escorted by authorities.
Homeland Security Investigations officials said child porn videos and pictures were found in his home.
We have no word on the age of the children in the material or if they are local.
HSI officials said it is one of their main priorities to identify the victims.
The Diocese of El Paso’s Chancery Office confirmed late Wednesday that Reza is a member of the Diocesan School Board and has served since 2008.
According to that statement, Catholic school policies require that board members undergo a criminal background check and Safe Environment training for the diocese. The diocese added that Mr. Reza had completed those requirements.
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