Foster Parent of 51 Children Accused of Child Molestation, Detectives Believe More Victims

 

76-year-old Fred Guerrero. Photo: Tulare PD

 

 

TULARE, CA (KMJ) — A Tulare man has been arrested, accused of multiple sex-related charges with a child under the age of 10.

Detectives from the Tulare Police Department served a search warrant Thursday at a residence on Colorado Court after receiving reports of possible child molestation.

76-year-old Fred Guerrero was arrested and is being charged with multiple counts of child molestation and oral copulation of a child.

Detectives learned that Guerrero has been a foster parent for approximately 20 years and has fostered approximately 51 children.

During the investigation, victims have come forward and reported incidents that date back as far as 2001.

Detectives believe there may be more victims.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Matt Muller at (559) 685-2300, extension 2157.