Queen Creek Home Raided in Shocking Child Porn Investigation: Neighbors Question Lack of Charges Three Months On

QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. — Cody Weaver, under investigation for several months, has been arrested amid serious allegations involving child pornography. Police have reportedly found videos of minors under the age of one among the materials seized from his devices.

The case has seen significant delays, frustrating community members who are demanding accountability. Earlier this year, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office returned the case to the Queen Creek Police Department for further investigation. It is currently under review once again.

Several arrest documents indicate Weaver admitted to consuming child pornography, attempting to download what he described as “AI child porn,” and has faced multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. Despite these admissions, formal charges have yet to be filed against him.

The investigation was initiated in March when the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children alerted Queen Creek police to uploads of child abuse material from an IP address linked to Weaver. A subsequent search warrant executed on April 26 resulted in the seizure of numerous laptops, hard drives, and phones from his residence. Weaver consented to police questioning without legal representation.

During police interviews, he acknowledged his addiction to pornography and admitted to viewing child pornography, claiming he was misled by the term “AI pornography.” However, investigators discovered 13 files containing actual child pornography during their analysis, revealing disturbing content involving children ranging from infants to teenagers.

Community advocates like Kayleigh Kozak have voiced strong concerns about the case’s handling. She stated, “The public should be made aware of what’s going on, even if he has yet to be prosecuted.” Local residents expressed alarm after witnessing the execution of the search warrant while Weaver continues to participate in community events where children are present.

Weaver was arrested on June 13, facing 14 counts of possession and distribution of materials related to sexual exploitation of minors. However, he was quickly released after the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office requested more evidence before filing charges. As of now, the case remains unresolved.

When confronted about the specifics of the evidence they believed was lacking, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office declined to elaborate. Following a resubmission to the prosecutors on July 23, the case has not progressed further.

Concerns linger regarding the seriousness with which such cases are treated in the legal system. Kozak emphasized that these matters should not be overlooked, especially given the gravity of the accusations. Weaver, who has no previous criminal record, continues to maintain his innocence, with his attorney arguing insufficient evidence to support charges.

Currently, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office has not provided a timeline for when a decision regarding charges may be reached. In Arizona, there is no statute of limitations for sex crimes involving children, which means that the case can be charged indefinitely.