A registered sex offender in Aurora is facing new charges after investigators uncovered hundreds of explicit images involving children.
Authorities say the case highlights the ongoing dangers of online exploitation and the critical need for community vigilance.
Cyber Tip Leads to Investigation
A cyber tip in May 2023 from the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) led investigators to a home in Aurora.
The tip was linked to an internet image search for child pornography conducted at the residence.
Acting on this information, Aurora police obtained a search warrant for the home of Brandon James Christensen.
During the search, detectives seized multiple electronic devices for further examination.
Evidence Uncovered in Aurora Home
A forensic analysis of the devices revealed nearly 200 images of child sexual abuse materials.
Investigators confirmed that the explicit images were stored on Christensen's devices, adding to the seriousness of the case.
This is not Christensen's first offense. He is a registered sex offender with a prior conviction in 2017 out of Adams District Court for possession of child pornography.
Authorities have stressed the alarming nature of repeat offenses like this.
Ongoing Investigation and Community Call to Action
The Aurora Police Department is working alongside Homeland Security Investigations and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation through the Colorado Cyber Guardian Task Force.
This task force, which includes local, state, and federal agencies, focuses on combating child exploitation and sex trafficking in the Denver metro area.
The investigation remains active, and police are urging the public to come forward with any additional information.
Tips can be submitted anonymously through Metro Denver Crime Stoppers by calling 720.913.STOP (7867).
Those providing information may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
This article underscores the importance of vigilant monitoring and reporting of online activity that endangers children.
Community involvement can play a key role in stopping crimes like these.
