In October of 2020, the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station Investigations Bureau began an investigation into allegations of sexual assault against a child. After an extensive and rigorous investigation, the suspect was identified as Angel Moreno-Salazar, 26 years old, a resident of Lake Elsinore.
On October 29, 2020, Investigators arrested Moreno-Salazar who was eventually transported to the Cois Byrd Detention Center and booked on multiple charges of Sexual Assault with a Child, Sexual Abuse of a Child, Sexual Penetration with a Foreign Object, and Oral Copulation. His bail was set at $1,000,000.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Investigator Stutler at the Lake Elsinore Sheriff’s Station (951) 245-3300.
As a reminder, “Community Policing” involves partnerships between law enforcement and community members. Business owners and residents are encouraged to report criminal activity directly to law enforcement by calling Sheriff’s Dispatch at (951) 776-1099, or by calling 911 if the matter is an emergency.
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