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California Man Accused of Using Instagram to Exploit Minors Faces Multiple Felonies

Ivan Hernandez, 30, remains in custody without bail as investigators seek additional victims and analyze evidence from his social media accounts.

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Overview

  • Ivan Hernandez, 30, of Valley Village, was arrested on March 23 and is accused of using Instagram to lure underage girls by offering nitrous oxide, marijuana, and alcohol in exchange for sexual acts.
  • Hernandez faces multiple felony charges, including unlawful sex with a minor, child endangerment, possession of child sexual abuse material, and arranging to meet minors for lewd purposes.
  • Authorities believe Hernandez may have additional victims and are urging anyone with information to come forward by contacting Burbank Police Department detectives.
  • Investigators have identified multiple Instagram profiles linked to Hernandez, including usernames such as noznbars, n2ohead, and nozzhead818, which he allegedly used to contact minors.
  • Law enforcement agencies, including Burbank Police and Homeland Security Investigations, continue to review evidence, including recordings Hernandez reportedly made of his encounters with minors.