Rialto Man Arrested in Sexual Abuse, Human Trafficking and Pandering Case; Additional Victims Sought
DATE/TIME: February 10, 2026 / 11:28 A.M.
INCIDENT: PC236.1(C) - Human trafficking under 18 years of age
PC261.5(C) - Sex with a minor 3+ years younger
PC266 - Entice a minor for prostitution
PC266(B)(1) - Pandering
PC287(B)(1) - Oral copulation under 18 years of age
PC289(C) - Sex with a minor with force
LOCATION: Baseline Ave / McGuire Ave, Fontana
SUSPECT(S): Fabio Torres, 46-years-old, Resident of Rialto
VICTIM(S): Confidential Female Juvenile
SUMMARY: On Thursday, December 18, 2025, deputies from the Rancho Cucamonga Sheriff’s Station began investigating a Children & Family Services referral regarding an alleged sexual abuse report.
During the investigation deputies learned the suspect, later identified as Fabio Torres, contacted the female victim via social media platforms. The suspect took the victim to an undisclosed location and engaged in lewd acts with her. Through investigation, deputies discovered the suspect solicited the victim for prostitution and pandering.
Deputies continued their investigation and on February 10, 2026, Fabio Torres was arrested and booked into the West Valley Detention Center for PC236.1(C) - Human trafficking under 18 years of age, PC261.5(C) - Sex with a minor 3+ years younger, PC266 - Entice a minor, PC266(B)(1) - Pandering, PC287(B)(1) - Oral copulation under 18 years of age, and PC289(C) - Sex with a minor with force.
Deputies believe there may be additional victims and are releasing Torres’ photograph. Anyone with information regarding this incident or possible additional victims are encouraged to contact Deputy M. Ramirez of the Rancho Cucamonga Sheriff’s Station at (909) 477-2800. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy M. Ramirez
Station: Rancho Cucamonga
Phone No. (909)477-2800
Case No. 112513113
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Rancho Cucamonga Police Department
10510 Civic Center Dr
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 909-477-2800
