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UPDATE: Marana man accused of possessing child sexual abuse material identified

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UPDATE (3:24 p.m. May 8):

Marana Police have identified the suspect arrested on suspicion of, among other charges, sexual exploitation of a minor, as 66-year-old Steven Davison.

According to a news release from MPD, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office contacted Marana Police Department about a criminal investigation they were conducting relating to child sexual abuse material.

They identified the suspect as Davison, a Marana resident.

An arrest warrant was obtained for Davison out of California. Marana Police detectives, along with San Mateo County investigators, located and detained Davison at his home on May 7.

Items related to the investigation were located and taken as evidence.

An interim complaint filed on the arrest said officers found three child sex dolls during their search of the home.

The complaint said officers also found sexual images of children on a desktop computer in the home.

Davison is facing ten counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, three counts of possessing a child sex doll, fugitive from justice and out-of-state warrant.

The investigation is ongoing.

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The Marana Police Department confirmed Thursday evening that it is conducting an active investigation into child sexual abuse material at a residence in Marana.

Police officials verified the investigation following reports of law enforcement activity on West Buckeye Path.

"We can confirm this is an active and ongoing investigation related to child sexual abuse material," said the Marana Police Department.

Details regarding the scope of the investigation or whether any arrests have been made have not yet been released.

Police stated that more information will be provided as the facts of the case are established.

This is a developing story. Stay with KGUN 9 on-air and online for updates.