Scottsdale crossing guard arrested after police reviewed his internet search history
The crossing guard is accused of uploading CSAM onto an online platform. The suspect allegedly searched for opportunities to be around children.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — An employee of the Scottsdale Unified School District was arrested by police on Wednesday after he allegedly uploaded explicit material of children into Dropbox.
Scottsdale police said 22-year-old Thomas Giorlando was detained after investigators received a tip about “child sexual abuse material” being uploaded online. Dropbox provided police with an IP address that was connected to Giolando’s residential address in Scottsdale, police said.
Police examined the suspect’s internet search history and allegedly found searches for employment or volunteer opportunities with children, including searches for jobs at Scottsdale schools. Investigators also found searches for pornography depicting minors.
“The defendant was later confirmed to be employed by the Scottsdale Unified School District as a crossing guard at Hohokam Elementary School,” court records show.
Scottsdale Unified records show Giorlando was hired with the district sometime around August 2024.
When questioned by police, the suspect allegedly confirmed he had been looking at CSAM for years and knew possessing this type of material was illegal, court records show.
Police have seized electronic devices from the suspect and the investigation is ongoing. Giorlando is facing charges of sexual exploitation of a minor.
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