Sexual Exploitation of Minor Suspect Arrested

Suspect Ryan Orndorff

In February 2017, Mesa Police detectives received a tip regarding the uploading of child pornography images through Skype. An account name was obtained and, through investigative means, a 38-year-old suspect named Ryan Orndorff was identified.

A search warrant was obtained for Orndorff’s residence and computers and, after a forensic examination of his computers, he has been charged with 13 counts of ARS 13-3553A2, Sexual Exploitation of a Minor a class 2 felony.

The Mesa Police Department takes crimes against children very seriously and will investigate these allegations with all available resources.