Undocumented Kenosha County Resident Arrested on 10 Counts of Possession of Child Pornography

A Salem Lakes man is in custody following a lengthy investigation into the distribution of child sexual abuse material, a case that spanned multiple police agencies and involved numerous chilling cyber tips.

 

Julio Nieto-Gutierrez, 45, was arrested by the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office on November 12th and now faces ten felony counts of possession of child pornography.

 

The investigation began over a year ago, on October 17, 2024, when the Kenosha Police Department first received a tip about illicit materials being shared on the messaging platform WhatsApp.

 

Authorities initially identified Nieto-Gutierrez as a resident of the City of Kenosha, but soon discovered he had moved, prompting the case's transfer to the Sheriff's Office.

 

This jurisdictional shift did not slow the investigation.

 

Over the next several months, a disturbing pattern emerged as more cyber tips flowed in, alleging Nieto-Gutierrez was distributing exploitative content on both WhatsApp and Snapchat.

 

Detectives also learned that Nieto-Gutierrez had an active felony warrant from Arizona for larceny and a parole violation, adding another layer of urgency to his capture.

 

Deputies located the suspect’s vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on the evening of November 12th, taking him into custody without incident.

 

A subsequent search of his residence uncovered multiple electronic devices, including cell phones, laptops, and tablets, which have been seized as evidence.

 

Collaboration with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed that Nieto-Gutierrez is in the country illegally.

 

Following the arrest, Sheriff David Zoerner affirmed his office's commitment to protecting local children and emphasized the strong working relationship with federal partners like ICE to ensure dangerous offenders are brought to justice.

 

An ICE detainer has been placed on Nieto-Gutierrez, who is currently being held at the Kenosha County Jail.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Q: What charges does Julio Nieto-Gutierrez face in Kenosha County?

 

A: Julio Nieto-Gutierrez is facing ten felony counts of possession of child pornography in Kenosha County, in addition to an outstanding felony warrant from Arizona for larceny and a probation violation.

 

Q: Which agencies were involved in the investigation?

 

A: The investigation was a collaborative effort involving the Kenosha Police Department, the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

 

Q: What is an ICE detainer?

 

A: An ICE detainer is a request from federal immigration authorities to a local jail or law enforcement agency to hold an individual for an additional 48 hours after their release date, allowing ICE to decide whether to take them into federal custody for deportation proceedings.

 

Source: Kenosha County Website — Original reporting can be found HERE. K-Town Weekly provides community summaries for local readers.