Crimes Against Children Detectives arrested 44-year-old Joseph Barnum for Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Minor
DATE/TIME: February 20, 2020
INCIDENT: PC 288.5(a) – Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Minor
LOCATION: City of Victorville and City of Fullerton
VICTIM: 12-year-old female
SUSPECT: Joseph Barnum, 44 years old, resident of Salinas
SUMMARY:
On Friday, December 14, 2019, a now 24-year-old female reported Joseph Barnum sexually abused her when she was a minor. The victim was abused from the age of seven to twelve-years-old. Investigators determined the abuse took place in the cities of Fullerton and Victorville.
An extensive investigation was conducted with collaboration from deputies from the Victorville Sheriff’s Station and detectives from the Specialized Investigations, Crimes Against Children Detail. At the conclusion of the investigation, Barnum was arrested and booked at Central Detention Center for continuous sexual abuse of a minor. His bail was set for $350,000.
Detectives believe there may be more victims and are asking anyone with information to contact the Specialized Investigation Division, Crimes Against Children Detail, Detective Wendi Beaton (909) 387-3615. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or www.wetip.com.
Refer: Detective Wendi Beaton
Station: Specialized Investigation Division - Crimes Against Children Detail
Case No. DR# 171910746
Phone No. (909) 387-3615
John McMahon, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
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San Bernardino, CA 92408
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