Tipton Man Convicted of Crimes against Children

Today in Department 23 of the Tulare County Superior Court, South County Justice Center, TCDA prosecutors secured a guilty verdict against Cristian Alejandro Garcia, age 32, for crimes against children.

At trial, a jury convicted Garcia of nine counts of child molestation with special allegations that there were multiple victims and the conduct was substantial. The crimes were committed against two minor victims under the age of 10 from July 2022 to March 2024 in Tipton.

Sentencing is scheduled for July 7, 2026, in Superior Court where Garcia faces life in prison.

The case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Vanessa Martens and was investigated by the Tulare County Sheriff’s Department.

Media inquiries can be directed to the Office of the District Attorney, County of Tulare Communications Director Stuart Anderson (559) 636-5494