A 57-year-old man, Napoleon Cerda, has been arrested in Riverside County on multiple counts of lewd acts with a child. The arrest stems from an investigation that began in February 2026, revealing Cerda allegedly molested and sexually assaulted two children over a 10-year period. Authorities believe there may be additional victims and are asking for the public's help.
Deputies have arrested a foster father for allegedly molesting two children over 10 years in Riverside County . The investigation began in Feb. 2026, when Perris Sheriff's Station investigators learned of child molestation and sexual assault allegations by the foster/adopted father of two juveniles, according to a news release from the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies were able to identify the suspect as 57-year-old Perris man Napoleon Cerda. 'During the investigation, it was learned that Cerda had molested and sexually assaulted the victims during a span of approximately 10 years,' the release said. Cerda was arrested on Feb. 27, 2026 in the 30000 block of Auld Road in the Temecula-Murrieta area near the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside courthouse. He was booked at the Cois Byrd Detention CEnter for multiple counts of lewd acts with a child, deputies said. As their investigation continues, deputies noted that further details would not be released. 'The Riverside County Sheriff's Office believes there may be additional victims,' the release said. Anyone with further information was encouraged to contact investigator Manny Milian by calling Riverside Sheriff's dispatch at 776-1099 or the Perris Sheriff's Station at 210-1000.
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