A prominent supporter of the MAGA movement on TikTok, recognized for backing Donald Trump, has been apprehended on charges related to child abuse material in California.

Law enforcement officers in California detained Joshua Lee Hefner, aged 34, following the execution of a search warrant in Madera County, as announced by the local sheriff’s office.

The investigation was prompted by two CyberTips from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, indicating potential possession of child sexual abuse material in the region.

Subsequently, Hefner was identified as the suspect, leading to the discovery of electronic devices linked to him containing illicit material.

During the inquiry, it was revealed that Hefner was employed part-time as a cafeteria playground assistant at Dixieland Elementary School within the Madera Unified School District.

Detectives apprehended Hefner at his workplace, and a preliminary examination of the seized devices did not reveal any students from Dixieland Elementary School as victims at that stage.

All devices associated with Hefner have been confiscated as part of the ongoing investigation.

Prior to his arrest, Hefner had amassed a substantial following on TikTok under the handle @hefner1991, where he frequently shared political content supporting Donald Trump and MAGA-related themes, with some videos garnering hundreds of thousands of views.

The Madera County Sheriff’s Office emphasized that the investigation is active and encouraged individuals with pertinent information or potential victims to come forward and contact authorities.