Additional Victims Sought In IE Child Pornography Investigation

ADELANTO, CA — A high-desert man is being held without bail Monday following his arrest last week on suspicion of a slew of sex crimes involving at least two young children, according to authorities.

Walter Yonatan “Jonny” Aguirre Gonzalez, 40, of Adelanto, was arrested Dec. 11 and is facing charges of oral copulation with a child under 10, lewd and lascivious acts with a child, production of child pornography, and possession of child pornography. He was due in court on Monday.

The investigation into Aguirre Gonzalez began Sept. 23 when the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department received a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children concerning the sexual abuse of multiple juveniles, according to the sheriff's department.

During the investigation, Aguirre Gonzalez was identified as the suspect. A search warrant was obtained to search his electronic devices, which turned up evidence against him, including information about alleged sex crimes against an 8-year-old child and a 5-year-old, according to the sheriff's department.

Detectives believe there may be additional victims. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Holguin or Detective Wendy Winegar of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Crimes Against Children Detail, at 909-890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous can call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.