Richard Wayne Westbrook, 58, was arrested in connection with 40 felony charges regarding child sexual abuse material following a comprehensive investigation by Vacaville police. Initiated by a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in December 2024, detectives uncovered substantial evidence of Westbrook's involvement with multiple internet accounts transmitting illicit material. This extensive investigation led to a search warrant execution in March, where key electronic devices were seized for analysis, culminating in Westbrook's arrest on June 6. He is currently held in Solano County Jail with a bail set at $500,000, and awaits a preliminary hearing scheduled for July 21.
The investigation into Richard Wayne Westbrook, a Vacaville man arrested on 40 felony charges, illustrates the difficult and heart-wrenching work of law enforcement regarding child sexual abuse material.
Westbrook's arrest followed a painstaking months-long investigation that traced multiple internet accounts linked to the possession and distribution of child pornography.
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