Illegal immigrant arrested in Big Bear Lake molestation

By Melissa Pinion-Whitt,

Created: 01/31/2012
11:36:37 AM PST

Sheriff's deputies have arrested an illegal immigrant on suspicion of molesting at least three children, including a 7-year-old Big Bear Lake girl.


Jorge Hernandez-Oropeza, 34, was arrested Thursday by Crimes Against Children detectives from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.

Deputies began their investigation Jan. 6 when they received a report of a girl who was molested by Hernandez numerous times in 2010 and 2011 in the 4000 block of Forest Drive in Big Bear Lake. The incidents occurred while Hernandez's mother was baby sitting the child, sheriff's officials said.

Investigators learned there were two other victims who had been molested by Hernandez in 2001.

Hernandez was booked in jail in lieu of $250,000 bail. Officials say he is
also in custody on an immigration hold.
Detectives suspect there are more victims. Anyone with information may call sheriff's Sgt. Roberto Lomeli, 909-387-3615.

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