Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced the arrest of Brandon Taro, a 54-year-old resident of Ada County, for charges related to child sexual exploitation. The arrest occurred on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, following a search warrant executed at Taro's residence. Taro faces four counts of possession and one count of distribution of child sexual exploitation material.
In a statement regarding the case, Attorney General Labrador expressed gratitude for the efforts made by investigators and prosecutors. "I am grateful for the hard work of our investigators and prosecutors, and for the dedication of our partner ICAC agencies across the state," he said. "Protecting kids from sexual abuse and exploitation is a top priority for all of us. Our children deserve to be safe from these horrible crimes and predators."
The investigation involved collaboration with several agencies, including the Meridian Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations.
Authorities urge anyone with information about child exploitation to contact local law enforcement or relevant organizations such as the Attorney General’s ICAC Unit at 208-947-8700 or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678.
The Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force works alongside federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to combat internet-based crimes against children. Additional resources are available through their website at ICACIdaho.org.