Detectives say his assaults go back at least 10 years. Investigators believe there may be possible additional victims and urge anyone with information to call the lead investigator on the case at 951-486-6700.
Riverside County shaman accused of sexual assault, child sexual abuse
several victims came forward, police believe there may be more. I'd say that is likely.
the press release from the Sheriff's department
Reporting Deputy: Sergeant James Merrill
File # MV242140088
Details:
On August 1, 2024, multiple victims came to the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station to report sexual assaults committed by the same individual at a residence in the 26000 block of Sandi Lane in the city of Moreno Valley. Investigators from the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station assumed the investigation and discovered the assaults occurred at multiple locations within Riverside County. The suspect was identified as Ricardo Flores, a 59-year-old resident of Rialto who is the religious leader of a shamanistic community at various locations throughout the county.
On August 7, 2024, at about 8:30 a.m., Sheriff’s Investigators located and arrested Flores at the border as he was returning to the United States from Mexico. Flores was transported back to Riverside County and booked at the Robert Presley Detention Center for sexual assault and child sexual abuse charges.
The Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station Investigations Bureau believes there may be additional victims and encourages anyone with additional information regarding this case to contact Lead Investigator Acevedo at 951–486–6700.
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