OAKHURT, CA – (KMJ) Authorities in Madera County say a tip has led to an arrest in Oakhurst and the seizure of more than 4000 digital files containing Child Sexual Abuse Material.
Madera County Sheriff’s detectives say 44-year-old Christian Parmalee Edwards was arrested after investigators discovered he had been secretly recording guests who stayed at his short-term rental in Oakhurst.
They were located during a search warrant on March 19, 2026, at 50730 Granite Butte Way, Oakhurst, CA.
Madera County Sheriff’s detectives, working alongside the Central California Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, executed a search warrant at the residence based on a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding the distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material activity occurring in Madera County.
Detectives also uncovered evidence suggesting Edwards had been using his residence as a short-term vacation rental and recording guests during private moments without their knowledge.
44-year-old Christian Parmalee Edwards was arrested.
Edwards was arrested, booked into the Madera County Jail, and is facing multiple felony charges related to the possession and distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). Additional charges, including invasion of privacy, are pending as the investigation continues.
All electronic devices associated with Edwards were seized for further examination.
The Madera County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with information regarding this case or potential victims to please contact: Detective Eder Andrade (559) 517-7997 OR Madera County Sheriff’s Office (559) 675-7770
Listen to the report by KMJ’s Liz Kern.
