Specialized Detectives arrest Jose Martinez of Yucaipa for Continuous Sexual Abuse To A Minor(s)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, January 8, 2019
INCIDENT: PC 288.5(a), Continuous sexual abuse to a minor
LOCATION: Yucaipa, CA
VICTIMS: 10-year-old female
8-year-old female
SUSPECT: Jose Isabel Martinez, 48 years old, resident of Yucaipa
SUMMARY:
On Monday, October 1, 2018, Yucaipa Sheriff’s Station investigated a report of sexual abuse on two minors. The victims identified the suspect as Jose Isabel Martinez. Throughout the course of the investigation, it was determined Martinez was a sixth-grade teacher at Frisbie Middle School in Rialto, CA. The identified victims are acquainted with Martinez, but not his students.
The Sheriff’s Department Crimes Against Children Detail assumed the investigation and discovered Martinez sexually assaulted two victims, numerous times, over the course of a few years.
On Tuesday, January 8, 2019, Martinez was arrested for PC 288.5(a), Continuous sexual abuse to a minor. He was booked at West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga and bail is set at $700,000.
Detectives believe there may be additional victims and are releasing Martinez’ booking photograph. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Specialized Investigation Division, Crimes Against Children Detail, Detective J. Melrose (909) 387-3615. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463).
Refer: Detective J. Melrose, Crimes Against Children Detail
Station: Specialized Investigation Division
Case No. DR#141803333
Phone No. (909) 387-3615
John McMahon, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Headquarters
655 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Contact
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