Crime & Safety
Convicted Sex Offender In Healdsburg Suspected Of Sending Explicit Messages To Teens
Healdsburg police arrested a convicted sex offender suspected of having child sexual abuse material and sending sexually explicit messages.
HEALDSBURG, CA — A convicted sex offender on probation was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of violating his parole by having child sexual abuse material and sending sexually explicit messages — and attempting to arrange in-person meetings — with teens, Healdsburg police said.
On Tuesday, Healdsburg Police Department officers conducted a probation compliance check on Alfredo Floresrico, 25, who lives in Healdsburg. Floresrico is currently on probation in Sonoma County for repeat DUI offenses, police said. He is also on probation in Los Angeles County for felony violations for sending harmful material to a minor, according to police.
During the compliance check, officers found alcohol, a violation of his Sonoma County probation terms.
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During a search of his phone, officers found "numerous conversations on various social media platforms involving individuals between the ages of 13 and 16." The messages included the exchange of sexually explicit material, and in some cases, attempts to arrange in-person meetings. Police arrested Floresrico for violating the terms of his parole by having alcohol and on suspicion of having child sexual abuse material, police said.
Healdsburg police said in a news release that they are still investigating Floresrico and working on identifying any victims. Anyone who has information about the case should contact the Healdsburg Police Department.
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