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Probation worker accused of targeting 13-year-old boy on TikTok
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· August 11, 2026
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Key takeaway The worker, a 53-year-old man from Gilroy, allegedly used TikTok to find a 13-year-old boy.
A probation worker in San Benito County is facing accusations of targeting a minor online. The worker, a 53-year-old man from Gilroy, allegedly used TikTok to find a 13-year-old boy. He is accused of possessing explicit images of the child and communicating with him on the platform.
The man, who previously worked in San Mateo County, also met the boy in person, according to prosecutors. He was arrested at his home in Gilroy and taken into custody. Further details on the case are available from local authorities and news sources, including NBC Bay Area.
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Category: local Published: August 11, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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