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San Antonio man accused of possessing more than 3,200 child sexual abuse images and videos
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· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The man, identified as 40-year-old Jared Austin Hegwer, was tied to the content through a months-long probe.
A San Antonio man is facing charges after an investigation uncovered a large collection of child sexual abuse content. The man, identified as 40-year-old Jared Austin Hegwer, was tied to the content through a months-long probe. The probe linked CyberTipline reports and a Kik account to Hegwer.
As a result of the investigation, over 3,200 images and videos of child sexual abuse were found. Further details on the case are available from local news sources, including WOAI News 4. The investigation and subsequent charges against Hegwer are a notable development in the effort to combat child sexual abuse content in the area.
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Category: local Published: August 5, 2026 Source: WOAI News 4 / News4SA (NBC affiliate) — Local Reading time: 1 min
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