Porterville Man Charged with Crimes against Children

District Attorney Tim Ward has announced the filing of criminal charges against Jorge Vasquez, 46, for crimes against multiple children.

Vasquez is charged with eight counts of child molestation and one count of failure to register as a sex offender. The crimes are alleged to have occurred between June 5, 2018, and June 5, 2021, against two minor victims ages 6 to 10 in Tulare County, with one count alleged to have occurred in San Luis Obispo County (Count 3). Special allegations include multiple victims, habitual sexual offense, substantial sexual conduct, and that Vasquez possesses prior convictions.

Vasquez is scheduled to be arraigned this afternoon where a future court date will be set. If convicted of all charges, he faces life in prison.

Anyone with more information is urged to contact the Porterville Police Department at 559-782-7400.

6/9/21 UPDATE – Prosecutors updated the charging document to reflect an additional victim. It can be downloaded above.

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