A Reno man pleaded guilty Tuesday to receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material involving prepubescent minors, according to federal prosecutors. He faces up to 30 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for December.
Luis Caceres admitted to the charges in federal court. According to court documents, he received and possessed child sexual abuse material involving prepubescent minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct between Nov. 16, 2021, and June 20, 2023.
“The exploitation and abuse of children captured in these images represents an unimaginable harm to the most vulnerable among us,” said First Assistant United States Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada. “The acquisition and possession of child sexual abuse material fuels a destructive cycle of re-victimization. Our office remains steadfast in our commitment to working with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners to identify, investigate, and prosecute those who traffic in these horrific materials.”
The FBI Northern Nevada Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force investigated the case. The task force includes the FBI, Washoe County Sheriff's Office, Sparks Police Department, and the Nevada Attorney General's Office.
“Crimes involving the receipt and possession of child sexual abuse material are among the FBI’s most disturbing investigations,” said Special Agent in Charge Christopher S. Delzotto for the FBI Las Vegas Field Office. “Those who receive, possess, or distribute such material perpetuate the ongoing exploitation of children, fueling cycles of abuse and re-victimization that can last a lifetime. FBI Las Vegas, together with our law enforcement partners, will continue to protect innocent children, identify child predators, and bring offenders to justice.”
Caceres faces a maximum statutory penalty of 30 years in prison. A federal district court judge will determine the sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
His sentencing hearing is scheduled for Dec. 15, 2026.
