MOHAVE VALLEY, Arizona — Mohave County Sheriff’s Office arrested 48-year-old Nijad Alexandre Myassar on April 1, 2025, following a search warrant executed at a residence in the 5700 block of Desert Lakes Rd. in Mohave Valley. The investigation, sparked by a report from the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force, uncovered electronic devices containing child sexual abuse material, leading to Myassar’s arrest on ten counts of felony sexual exploitation of a minor.
Myassar was booked into the Mohave County Adult Detention Facility in Kingman without incident, but the investigation remains active, with potential for additional charges as evidence is processed. Mohave Valley, a small community of about 2,600 near the Colorado River, has seen similar cases in recent years—local news reported a 2023 arrest of Aaron Lawrence Perlin for three counts of sexual exploitation of a minor after an ICAC tip, and a 2024 case involving Travis Edward Richmond, charged with ten counts of the same offense plus voyeurism. This pattern raises questions about whether systemic issues, like limited local resources to combat online crimes, are contributing to the recurrence of such incidents in the area.
The reliance on ICAC tips highlights the growing role of digital surveillance in identifying offenders, but it also prompts scrutiny of how these investigations balance privacy and public safety. While the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office has been proactive, the ongoing nature of this case suggests there may be more to uncover, possibly involving broader networks. Authorities are encouraging anyone with information to contact them, though no specific number was provided in the release.
