New Pornographers Drummer Joe Seiders Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
PALM DESERT, Calif. – Joe Seiders, the drummer for the indie rock band The New Pornographers, has been taken into custody in Riverside County due to allegations of child pornography. This arrest was confirmed by officials from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.
Details of the Arrest
Law enforcement was first dispatched to a location in Palm Desert on April 7, following a report from an 11-year-old boy, who claimed that a man attempted to film him while he was in the restroom.
Just two days later, deputies received another alert about a man seen entering and exiting the bathroom with young boys at the same business. Employees suspected that this individual was the same person involved in the previous incident, leading them to contact the sheriff’s department. Following this report, Seiders was apprehended on site.
Credit: Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.
Band’s Reaction
In light of the serious allegations, The New Pornographers released a statement via their social media platforms expressing their shock and devastation regarding the situation. They remarked that they are “absolutely shocked, horrified, and devastated” by the news and have decided to “immediately sever all ties with him.”
Call for Information
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office has indicated that there might be additional victims connected to this case. They are encouraging anyone with relevant information to reach out to investigators as the investigation is ongoing.
Source Information
The details in this report come from a press release issued by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, along with a public statement from The New Pornographers on their social media platforms.
