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SBSD - Hesperia Police Department
Monday November 9th, 2020 :: 10:06 a.m. PST

Advisory

Suspect arrested for multiple sexual assaults

DATE/TIME: November 5, 2020 / 8:55 a.m.

INCIDENT: Suspect Arrested for Multiple Sexual Assaults

LOCATION: Hesperia, CA

SUSPECT(S): Andres Alvarez, 25-year-old male, resident of Hesperia

VICTIM(S): Confidential


SUMMARY:

On October 2, 2020, investigators assigned to the Hesperia Police Station began an investigation into allegations of a sexual battery involving the suspect, Andres Alvarez, and a female. Through the investigation, investigators obtained evidence that Alvarez performed sexual acts on the victim without her consent. A warrant was issued for Alvarez’s arrest and on October 21, 2020, Alvarez was arrested and booked at High Desert Detention Center for PC289(A)(1)(A)- Sexual Penetration with Force. On October 22, 2020, Alvarez posted bail and was released from custody.

On November 1, 2020, Hesperia Police Station investigators received additional allegations of rape involving Alvarez and another female. It was reported that the victim met Alvarez on a social media dating application and agreed to meet at his residence in Hesperia. Through investigation, investigators obtained evidence that while the victim was at Alvarez’s residence, Alvarez forced himself onto the victim and sexually assaulted her. A warrant was issued for Alvarez’s arrest and on November 2, 2020, Alvarez was arrested and booked at High Desert Detention Center for PC261(A)(2)- Rape by Force or Fear. Alvarez is being held on $1,000,000 bail.

Alvarez’s booking photo is being released as investigators believe there may be additional victims.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Hesperia Police Department at (760) 947-1500 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or you may leave the information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.

Refer: Detective Travis James and Deputy Justin Carty

Station: Hesperia Police Department

Case #: 192005976 and 192006684

Phone No. (760) 947-1500

JOHN MCMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department

Address/Location
SBSD - Hesperia Police Department
15840 Smoke Tree St
Hesperia, CA 92345

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 760-947-1549

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