Deputy LA city attorney arrested on child porn charges, LAPD says

LOS ANGELES -- Deputy Los Angeles City Attorney Christopher Garcia was arrested Thursday on child porn charges, the LAPD said.

Garcia, 57, was arrested at his home in the 1200 block of Big Canyon Place in San Pedro. Garcia was booked for child pornography and distribution of child porn, LAPD officials said.

He posted $40,000 bail and was released Thursday night.

Computers and other electronic evidence were seized from Garcia's home during a search in November, according to investigators.

Garcia was placed on administrative leave when the city attorney's office first became aware of the allegations 10 months ago, according to Rob Wilcox, who is the director of community engagement and outreach for the city attorney's office.

CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story reported Garcia was assistant city attorney. His title has since been correct to deputy city attorney.