Detectives arrest Fresno-area minister for alleged sex crimes. There may be more victims
A Fresno County minster was arrested Thursday for alleged sex crimes, deputies said.
Arrested was 64-year-old Bernardino Villalobos of Del Rey who is a registered sex offender and previously served time in prison for convictions of rape and sodomy.
Detectives with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office received information that Villalobos allegedly abused a child in 2017.
Villalobos owns a church and serves as a minister at La Obra De Jesus Christian Church in Del Rey, deputies said.
Detectives are concerned there may be more victims who have not reported similar incidents involving Villalobos.
Villalobos was booked into the Fresno County Jail on a charge of committing lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14 years old. His bail is set at $40,000.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Andrew Moreno at 559-600-8222 or 559-600-8144 and can also contact Crime Stoppers at 559-498-7867 or valleycrimestoppers.org and remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
