Full Notification

On April 26, 2021, 63-year-old Reynaldo Lorenzana of Fremont was arraigned in court on one felony count of Lewd Act Upon a Child.  The victim was in 5th grade at the time of the sexual assault and is now an adult.  The crime occurred approximately eight to nine years ago while Lorenzana was employed as an elementary school teacher.  At least two additional independent victims had also come forward, however their cases occurred outside the statute of limitations for prosecution.  These additional victims will have an opportunity to testify in court to support the current criminal case. 
 
Lorenzana has been employed as a Fremont Unified School District teacher since September 2005 and has taught at Forest Park Elementary and Chadbourne Elementary.  He has since been placed on administrative leave by the Fremont Unified School District.  Lorenzana also worked for a private tutoring company for elementary aged children from 2010 to 2012.  The victims advised that the crimes occurred at school and during tutoring sessions. 
 
Sexual Assault Detectives worked with several victims to bring this charge against Lorenzana.  Lorenzana was charged on April 13, 2021 and issued a notice to appear by the Alameda County District Attorney’s office with an arraignment date of April 26, 2021.
 
During Lorenzana's arraignment, the court ordered him to be booked at a jail for identification purposes prior to his next hearing.  On May 7, 2021, Lorenzana was booked at the Fremont City Jail, officially identified, and released.  On May 10, 2021, Lorenzana attended a hearing where a judge set his bail at $100,000 and continued his plea hearing until May 24, 2021.  Lorenzana was released from the hearing and will have an opportunity to post bail before his May 24, 2021 hearing in order for him to remain out of custody.
  
The Fremont Police Department encourages any additional victims to contact Detective Tony Holguin at [email protected] or call 510-790-6900.  Information or tips can also be submitted on various platforms including anonymously at:
 
https://fremontpolice.gov/TIP   
 
The Fremont Police Department also works in conjunction with the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office Victim and Witness Services.  More information on the Victim and Witness Services can be found at:
 
https://www.alcoda.org/victim_witness/