Thomas Michael Davis, Receipt of Child Sexual Abuse Material, California 2025

Yuba City, California – A shocking indictment has been handed down in the case of Thomas Michael Davis, a 39-year-old man accused of downloading and possessing child pornography. According to court documents, between May 2023 and January 2024, Davis used the internet to access and download illicit material involving minors.

The case is the result of a joint investigation by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, the Yuba City Police Department, and the Sacramento Valley Hi Tech Crimes Task Force. Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles Campbell is leading the prosecution.

Davis has a prior conviction for having sex with a minor, a disturbing history that raises concerns about the severity of his actions. If convicted of receipt of child sexual abuse material, Davis faces a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison, a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and up to a lifetime term of supervised release.

The charges against Davis are only allegations, and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. However, the evidence against him appears damning, and it remains to be seen how the court will ultimately decide to punish his crimes.

This case is a stark reminder of the ongoing threat posed by individuals who exploit and harm children. The efforts of law enforcement and prosecutors to bring such individuals to justice are crucial in keeping our communities safe.

As part of the nationwide initiative Project Safe Childhood, the U.S. Department of Justice has been working to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. The project aims to locate, apprehend, and prosecute those who sexually exploit children, and to identify and rescue victims.

The indictment against Thomas Michael Davis was unsealed on March 13, 2025, following his arrest. If convicted, Davis will face the consequences of his actions, and the community can breathe a sigh of relief that justice has been served.

For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.usdoj.gov/psc. Click on the ‘resources’ tab for information about internet-safety education.

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