ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department’s Child Exploitation Unit has arrested three people during Operation Phoenix. APD said the operation led to four search warrants and three felony arrests.
Police received an anonymous tip about student doctor Kevin Weiss suggesting he was involved in sexual activities including children. Upon investigation, police said they found “substantial evidence” of Weiss possessing, distributing, and manufacturing child pornography.
The school where Weiss worked as a student doctor Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine sent a letter to students:
We are shocked and disharatened to learn of the recent arrest of one of our students. At this time, we are taking appropriate actions as an institution and respect the authorities as they continue their investigation.
The alleged actions of the student do not reflect the values or standards of Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine. We want to assure our community, faculty, staff, and students, that we are committed to maintaining a professional learning and training environment to educate future physicians and meet the needs of the communities we serve.
As this is an ongoing legal matter, we cannot provide futher comment.
William Pieratt, Executive Vice President of Academy Services, Dean and Chief Academic Officer, Burrel College of Osteopathic Medicine
The APD task force said an anonymous tip led them to find Manuel Gomez who they said was in possession of a sexual image of a 7-year-old girl.
APD said a cyber tip led to a search warrant for Irick Charles. Detectives said they found more than 30 electronic devices containing child pornography.
