Receive alerts from your local agencies
...or text your ZIP CODE to 888777 for mobile alerts

Full Notification

SBSD - Barstow Sheriff's Department
Monday May 7th, 2018 :: 09:22 a.m. PDT

Advisory

Detectives looking for more victims of sexual assault after Wilfred Marquez of Barstow was convicted of lewd acts with a child.

DATE/TIME: May 2, 2018
INCIDENT: PC 288(a), Lewd and Lascivious Acts with a Child
LOCATION: Lenwood, CA
SUSPECT: Wilfred Lawrence Marquez, age 47, of Barstow
VICTIM: Confidential, Minor

SUMMARY:

On August 7, 2017, deputies responded to a call regarding allegations of sexual abuse by a 47 year old male to a female victim under the age of 14. During the investigation, Deputy Evans was able to gather evidence linking Wilfred Lawrence Marquez to the sexual abuse. Deputy Rodriguez assisted with the investigation after it was determined there was a second victim.

On August 9, 2017, Marquez was interviewed by Detective McWilliams at the Barstow Sheriff’s Station. The reports were sent to the District Attorney’s Office for review.

The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office filed charges on Marquez. On May 2, 2018, Marquez was convicted of lewd and lascivious acts with a child.

Deputies believe there may be additional victims and are requesting anyone with information to contact the Barstow Sheriff’s Station at (760) 256-4838. Citizens wishing to remain anonymous may call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463), or leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.

Refer: Detective McWilliams, Deputies Evans and Rodriguez
Station: Barstow Sheriff’s Station
Phone Number: (760)256-4838
Case Number: 081701161, 081701162

John McMahon, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department

Address/Location
SBSD - Barstow Sheriff's Department
225 E Mountain View St
Barstow, CA 92311

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1

Navigate & Discover