KTSM•Dec 17
Las Cruces Daycare Operator Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation Charges
Juan Jose Cardiel-Hernandez, Sr., an 80-year-old daycare provider in Las Cruces, has pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico reported that his offenses occurred between January 2012 and December 2014. The case came to light following a police search of Cardiel's home in April 2024, prompted by allegations of child exploitation. This conviction raises serious concerns about the safety of children in care facilities and emphasizes the importance of vigilance in monitoring childcare providers.
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