29-Year-Old Man Detained at Camarillo Motel, Charged with Sexual Crimes Against Minor in Ventura County

Authorities in Ventura County have successfully intervened in a disturbing case involving a 29-year-old man and a 14-year-old girl, which has highlighted ongoing concerns about online predators. Salvador Heredia Sanchez was arrested on November 12, 2024, after deputies located him with a teenage victim at a Camarillo motel. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office had been alerted to the girl’s absence from her school in Fillmore, prompting a swift response, according to a report by

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According to local deputies, the use of a cell phone tracking application was pivotal in quickly to locate the juvenile at the motel. Surveillance footage and further investigation led deputies to detain Sanchez and the victim from a vehicle in the motel parking lot. Detective Chris Dyer advised that Sanchez employed grooming tactics typically seen in such cases when communicating with the victim.

Sanchez faces several charges, with bail set at $250,000.00. Among the charges are Unlawful Sex with a Minor, Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, Lewd Act Upon a Child, and Luring, as per the Ventura County Jail records. His court appearance was slated for November 14, 2024, as reported by

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. The Major Crimes Bureau, alongside the Sheriff’s Office Sexual Assault Unit, continues to investigate the case and work on notifying surrounding agencies due to Sanchez’s lack of ties to Ventura County.

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office is proactive in offering resources and education to the community’s youth about online dangers. Detective Chris Dyer’s statement highlighted available information and tools from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at their website, urging parents to engage in conversations about online safety with their children.

For those with information regarding this or related crimes, Ventura County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for tips leading to an arrest and criminal complaint. The organization assures anonymity for callers, providing a non-recorded line at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

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