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Published on September 13, 2024
Fullerton Pastor Suspected of Sexual Abuse of Young Brothers, Out on Bond Amid Search for More VictimsSource: Facebook/Riverside Police Department

Fullerton, CA - A pastor from Iglesia de Dios Israelita in Fullerton was arrested on allegations of sexual abuse, a case that has sent ripples through the Riverside community where the reported abuse took place, CBS News Los Angeles reported.

The Riverside Police Department detailed that Juan Barrios, 51, faced accusations from two brothers who say the abuse occurred from 2009 to 2015 while they were residing in Barrios' Riverside home, the family having lived with Barrios during that time. Barrios posted a $500,000 bond after his arrest, according to Riverside Police Department's official Facebook page.

Authorities took Barrios into custody this past Sunday, and although he has been released, they have released an appeal to the public in search of additional information, suggesting there may be more victims not yet come forward, as stated in a similar report by FOXLA.

For those needing immediate support, the national sexual assault hotline, maintained by RAINN, remains available 24/7 at 1-800-656-4673.