Porterville Man Found Guilty of Sex Crimes with Minor

Yesterday in Department 17 of the Tulare County Superior Court, South County Justice Center, a Tulare County jury found Anthony Molinero, age 25, guilty of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor.

Molinero was convicted of one felony count of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor, one felony count of communication with a minor for sexual purposes, and one misdemeanor count of annoying or molesting a child. The crimes were committed against one female minor 13 to 14-years-old between 2018 and 2019 after Molinero initiated contact with the victim on Instagram.

Sentencing is set for April 26, 2023, in Tulare County Superior Court where Molinero faces a term in state prison and will be required to register as a sex offender.

The case was prosecuted by Supervising Deputy District Attorney Laura Jackson and investigated by Porterville Police Department Corporal Maria Aguillon.

Media inquiries can be directed to the Office of the District Attorney, County of Tulare Assistant District Attorney Dave Alavezos (559) 636-5494