DATE/TIME: September 30, 2026
INCIDENT: Suspect Arrested For Lewd and Lascivious Acts with a Minor
LOCATION: 300 Block of Sequoia Drive, Big Bear, CA 92314
SUSPECT(S): Kevin Suarez, 30-year-old Resident of Lawndale, CA
VICTIM(S): Confidential
SUMMARY:
On Saturday, September 5, 2026, the suspect, Kevin Suarez, stayed at a vacation rental, in Big Bear, over the Labor Day Weekend. In the early morning hours of September 6th, a witness saw Suarez touch a child in a sexual manner. The incident was not reported, but the victim's mother eventually contacted the Department of Child Family Services (DCFS) in her local area in Los Angeles County.
On September 29, 2026, after learning the incident occurred in San Bernardino County, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department contacted the Big Bear Sheriff's Station. Detectives immediately responded and began an investigation.
At the conclusion of the investigation, detectives arrested Suarez for California Penal Code Section 288a, Lewd or Lascivious Acts with a Child Under the Age of 14. Suarez was transported to the West Valley Detention Center, booked into jail, and is currently being held on $100,000 bail.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Big Bear Sheriff Station at (909) 866-0100. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call We-Tip Hotline at (844) 909-3006 or text "REPORT" to (844) 909-3006. You may leave information on the website at https://mobile.catapultems.com/sbcsd/Sites
Refer: Detective B. Meelker/ Deputy N. Baca
Station: Big Bear Station
Phone No. (909) 866-0100
Case No. 062600731
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
