San Bernardino- 71 Year Old Man Arrested and Charged for Continuous Sexual Abuse of Two Minors
DATE/TIME: August 21, 2014
INCIDENT: PC 288.5(a) - Continuous sexual abuse of a minor
LOCATION: County area of San Bernardino and City of Highland
SUSPECT: Manuel Rivera Hernandez, 71 years old, San Bernardino
VICTIM(S): Confidential - Two female juveniles
SUMMARY:
In June of 2014, Central Station deputies received a report from two victims that Manuel Hernandez sexually abused them while in his care several years ago. During the investigation, detectives determined Hernandez repeatedly abused the girls over a four year period, between 2008 and 2011. During that time, the girls were under 14 years of age and in his care almost daily. The acts occurred in several locations in San Bernardino County.
On Thursday, August 21, 2014 Hernandez was arrested for violation of Penal Code 288.5(a), Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Minor and booked at the Central Detention Center. He is being held on $350,000 bail.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Clifford at (909)387-3615.
Refer: Detective David Clifford
Station: Crimes Against Children - Specialized Investigations
Phone No. (909)387-3615
Case No. 011401899
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Headquarters
655 E 3rd St
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 909-387-3700