CASA GRANDE, AZ (AZFamily) — A south Valley firefighter faces several charges after federal investigators say he recorded child pornography at his home and learned about it after downloading thousands of files over the summer.

Agustin Julian “AJ” Sauceda, who worked as a battalion chief, according to court documents. Eloy Fire DistrictDownloaded child porn from a peer-to-peer network starting June 1.

Special representatives said there were downloads in July, August and September.

Investigators said one of the videos involved a toddler victim.

The videos and photos were taken between May and December 2022, authorities said.

On Wednesday, law enforcement searched Sauceda’s home and pickup truck in Casa Grande and seized nearly two dozen electronic devices.

More than 2,800 photos and videos of a naked girl in the bathroom at Sauceda’s home were found on a cell phone, court papers said.

Police also said they found a pinhole camera in the home.

Sauceda refused to talk to agents after his arrest. He is accused of producing, distributing and possessing child pornography.

Officials said Sauceda was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal investigation.

“The Eloy Fire District is committed to transparency and accountability to the public, as well as fair and equitable treatment of its valued employees,” officials said in a written statement.

It’s unclear how long he’s been with the department.

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