Crime & Safety
72-Year-Old Bolinas Man Arrested On Child Porn Charges
The sheriff's office says they found obscene images of a minor on his personal electronic device.
BOLINAS, CA — Authorities have arrested a 72-year-old man on child pornography charges, according to a release from the Marin County Sheriff's Office.
The release says the sheriff's office received a tip in December about possible solicitation, sharing or receiving of child pornography and found the activity to be coming from a Bolinas residence.
John Baptist Delorimier, 72, of Bolinas, was identified as the suspect and arrested on Friday, Jan. 10.
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A search warrant resulted in authorities finding "material depicting obscene images of a minor" on his personal electronic devices, the release says. The evidence was seized for further forensic examination.
The release says there are no indications that any victims are from Marin County.
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Delorimier was booked on a charge of possession of obscene material. His bail was set at $1 million.
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