Visalia Man Convicted of Crimes against Children
On May 6, 2026, in Department 10 of the Tulare County Superior Court, Visalia Division, TCDA prosecutors secured a guilty verdict against Efren Reyes-Navarro, age 37, for crimes against children.
At trial, a jury convicted Reyes-Navarro of 18 counts of felony child molestation, one felony count of aggravated sexual assault of a child, and felony distributing pornography to a minor. Many of the charges are enhanced with the special allegation that the sexual conduct was substantial.
The crimes were committed between May 2017 and July 2022 in Visalia and Los Angeles against a female minor victim.
Sentencing is scheduled for June 4, 2026, in Superior Court where Reyes-Navarro faces life in prison.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Adam Clare and was investigation by the Visalia Police Department.
Media inquiries can be directed to the Office of the District Attorney, County of Tulare Communications Director Stuart Anderson (559) 636-5494