DATE: January 3, 2025
INCIDENT: PC646.9 Stalking, PC647.6 Annoying/Molesting a Minor
LOCATION: San Bernardino
SUSPECT(S): John Anthony Ayala, 39-year-old Resident of Colton
VICTIM(S): Confidential: 13-year-old Female
SUMMARY: On December 20, 2024, Highland Sheriff's deputies received information that John Ayala, who is a self-employed training coach and peviously worked at Inland Peak Performance and F1 Training, located in San Bernardino, was sending inappropiate text messages to a female juvenile. Investigators learned Ayala had followed the victim and intentionally showed up in places he knew she would be.
Highland deputies and detectives executed a search warrant at Ayala's residence in Colton. Multiple electronic devices were located and confiscated as part of the investigation. Ayala was booked at the Central Detetion Center for the above charges.
A photo of Ayale is being released, as it is believed there may be additional victims. Anyone with any information related to this case is urged to contact Deputy T. Houn at the Highland Sheriff's Station at (909)-425-9793. Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy T. Houn
Station: Highland Station
Phone No. (909)425-9793
Case No. 132404664
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
