Deputies Begin Investigation of Lewd Acts on a Child and Arrest a San Bernardino Man
DATE/TIME: Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:21 a.m.
INCIDENT: PC 288(a) Lewd and Lascivious Acts with a Minor Under 14 years old
LOCATION: 18000 Block of Santa Fe Avenue, San Bernardino
SUSPECT(S): Benjamin Garcia, 51-years-old, Resident of San Bernardino
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY: On Thursday, January 23, 2025, at approximately 6:21 a.m., deputies arrested Benjamin Garcia as he left his residence on the 18000 block of Santa Fe Avenue for lewd acts with a minor under 14 years of age.
During the investigation, it was determined Benjamin Garcia had sexually assaulted a 10-year-old female juvenile. The juvenile was known to the suspect.
A search warrant was served at his residence and evidence was located. Benjamin Garcia was booked into Central Detention Center and is currently being held on a $1,000,000.00 bail.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact Deputy M.Solano of the Central Station at (909) 387-3545. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27436) or leave information on the We-Tip website at wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy M. Solano
Station: Central Station
Phone No. (909) 387-3545
Case No. 012500083
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Central
655 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Contact
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