RivCo Man Accused Of Child Molestation And Sexual Assault Arrested: Sheriff

PERRIS, CA — A 57-year-old man was arrested after he was accused of child molestation and sexual assault, authorities said.

Napoleon Cerda of Perris was arrested in the 30000 block of Auld Road and booked into jail on multiple counts of lewd acts with a child, according to Riverside County Sheriff's Department.

According to jail and court records, Cerda was arrested on Feb. 27.

In February, with the assistance of the Department of Public Social Services, authorities began an investigation into allegations of child molestation and sexual assault by the foster/adopted father of two minors. Investigators learned that Cerda had molested and sexually assaulted the children over the span of approximately 10 years, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.

Authorities said the investigation is ongoing, and no additional information is currently available.

According to jail and court records, Cerda was booked into the Southwest Detention Center in Murrieta on Feb. 27 where he is being held on $1 million bail. His next court date is May 13 at the Riverside Hall of Justice.

Authorities believe there may be additional victims and encouraged anyone with information about the case to contact Investigator Manny Milian by calling 951–776–1099 or the Perris Sheriff’s Station at 951–210–1000.