AG Labrador’s ICAC Unit Makes Four Arrests in April for Alleged Child Sexual Exploitation

BOISE, ID - Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced that investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested four individuals in April for alleged child sexual exploitation.

The Attorney General's ICAC Unit works with the Idaho ICAC Task Force, a coalition of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, to investigate and prosecute individuals who use the internet to criminally exploit children.

Parents, educators, and law enforcement officials can find more information and helpful resources at the ICAC website, ICACIdaho.org.

"My ICAC Unit made four arrests across three counties in April, and I'm grateful for the partnerships we've built with local law enforcement that make this work possible," said Attorney General Labrador. "These arrests reflect the dedication of our team and the agencies working together to keep Idaho families safe."

Andrew Avelar (Canyon County)

Avelar, 29, was arrested on April 6, 2026, on two counts of possession of child sexual exploitation material. The ICAC Unit was assisted by Nampa Police Department, Canyon County Sheriff's Office, Boise Police Department, and Meridian Police Department.

Christopher Brunt (Bonneville County)

Brunt was arrested on April 8, 2026, on 12 counts of possession of child sexual exploitation material. The ICAC Unit was assisted by Bonneville County Sheriff's Office, Idaho Falls Police Department, Madison County Sheriff's Office, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Pocatello Police Department, and Chubbuck Police Department.

Daniel Loretto (Canyon County)

Loretto was arrested on April 14, 2026, on three counts of possession of child sexual exploitation material. The ICAC Unit was assisted by Nampa Police Department, Meridian Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Canyon County Sheriff's Office, and Boise Police Department.

Michael Arnold Jr. (Latah County)

Arnold, 43, was arrested on April 28, 2026, on six counts of possession of child sexual exploitation material and one count of enticing a child through use of the internet. The ICAC Unit was assisted by Moscow Police Department and Probation and Parole District 2.

The charges listed above are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

Anyone with information regarding the exploitation of children is encouraged to contact local police, the Attorney General's ICAC Unit at 208-947-8700, or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678.