Crime & Safety
Temecula Man Arrested on Child Porn, Molestation Charges
Police say they've recovered evidence of "...numerous videos and images as well as video conversations.. " between the man and young boys.

TEMECULA, CA – A Temecula man is behind bars, facing felony molestation and pornography charges, jail records indicated Tuesday.
Thirty-year-old Sky Barrera was arrested March 1 following the service of a search warrant at his home in the 42000 block of Veneto Road, near Margarita and Rancho California roads, according to sheriff's Sgt. Steve Fredericks.
"The on-going forensic examination of Barrera’s digital media files has revealed numerous videos and images, as well as video conversations between Barrera and unidentified young boys," Fredericks said in a press release Monday night. "Barrera was arrested and booked for Possession of Child Pornography and Committing Lewd Acts With a Minor."
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Fredericks said the police department is continuing their investigation into this case, and asked that anyone who may suspect Barrera had communication with their youth to call Temecula Police Detective Franchville at (951) 696-3000.
"The Temecula Police Department would like to remind parents to be vigilant, and monitor their children’s internet activity," Fredericks said. "Sexual predators frequently use the anonymity of the internet to prey on victims, whom are often innocent and unassuming children."
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Booking photo via Riverside County Sheriff's Department
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