Visalia Man Charged with Possession of Child Pornography

Yesterday TCDA prosecutors filed criminal charges against Visalia man Fidel Josue Madrigal, age 33, after an investigation by the Visalia Police Department relating to crimes against children.

Madrigal is charged with one count of possession of child pornography with the special allegations that he possesses prior felony convictions. Madrigal is currently a registered sex offender after a 2015 conviction for showing or distributing pornography to a minor, as well as misdemeanor annoying or molesting a child.

Madrigal pleaded not guilty at arraignment and is currently in custody on $100,000 bail. A bail hearing is scheduled for November 28, 2023, in Superior Court.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with more information is encouraged to contact the Visalia Police Department at 559-734-8116.

Media inquiries can be directed to the Office of the District Attorney, County of Tulare Communications Director Stuart Anderson (559) 636-5494