Full Notification

DATE/TIME: April 23, 2019 / 3:30 p.m.

INCIDENT: PC 314(1) - Indecent Exposure and PC 647.6(a)(1) - Annoying or Molesting Child under 18 years of age

LOCATION: Schools in the City of Hesperia

SUSPECT: Alex Chavez, 25 years old, resident in the City of Hesperia

VICTIM: Confidential – Children ages

SUMMARY:
On Tuesday, April 23, 2019, Sheriff Detectives from Hesperia Station, in conjunction with the Hesperia School District Police Department conducted extra patrol efforts at the Hesperia Schools and bus stops regarding an unknown suspect who had been exposing himself to children leaving school. The unknown suspect was described as either a white or Hispanic male with a beard, driving a small silver vehicle. The suspect lured children to his vehicle and exposed his genitals.

At about 3:30 p.m., Detectives spotted the suspect driving in the area of Mesquite Trails Elementary and Cedar Middle Schools and conducted a traffic stop. The driver, Alex Chavez, matched the suspect description. Through investigation, Chavez was identified as the suspect in several incidents where he lured young children to his vehicle and exposed himself. Chavez was arrested and booked at the High Desert Detention Center and was cite released with a pending court date.

Detectives believe there may be additional victims and are releasing a photo of Chavez. Anyone with information regarding similar incidents which might be related to Chavez are urged to contact the Hesperia Sheriff's Station. Those who would like to remain anonymous can contact the WeTip hotline at 800-78-CRIME or www.wetip.com

Refer: Detective Jeff McDaniel or Sergeant Eric Mello

Station: Hesperia Station

Phone No. (760) 947-1500

Case No. 191901489

JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department