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McALLEN, Texas — A 29-year-old Penitas, TX, resident has been sentenced to more than nine years in federal prison for receiving and distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) after federal agents discovered thousands of illicit files and evidence of plans to commercialize the material, federal authorities announced.
Jesus David Gutierrez, 29, was ordered to serve 110 months (9 years and 2 months) in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Drew B. Tipton. Following his prison term, Gutierrez must complete five years of supervised release with strict restrictions on internet access and contact with minors, pay $6,000 in restitution, and register as a sex offender. Gutierrez previously pleaded guilty to the charges on October 2, 2025.
The federal investigation began after law enforcement identified an internet protocol (IP) address in Penitas, Texas, actively downloading and sharing CSAM online.
On June 3, 2025, agents executed a federal search warrant at Gutierrez's residence. Upon entry, officers located Gutierrez hiding inside his bedroom closet. During initial questioning, Gutierrez admitted to storing child pornography on his personal cellular phone.
A subsequent digital forensic examination of his device confirmed the presence of 63 videos and 141 images depicting prepubescent children engaged in sexually explicit conduct.
During the sentencing hearing, prosecutors presented additional evidence detailing the full scope of Gutierrez's digital activities. Court records revealed that Gutierrez was linked to approximately 56,000 files containing child pornography.
Investigators also presented evidence showing that Gutierrez was involved in the sale of adult pornography involving women from the Rio Grande Valley and had begun accumulating CSAM files with the intention of selling them for profit.
Custody Status: Gutierrez has remained in custody since his arrest and will remain detained pending transfer to a designated Federal Bureau of Prisons facility.
The investigation was conducted by the FBI McAllen Resident Agency. The case was prosecuted on behalf of the United States by Assistant U.S. Attorney Alexa D. Parcell.
