Sex Offender Arrested for Santa Ynez Valley Incident

Santra Ynez- August 12th, 2009

Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives have arrested a registered sex offender for trying to lure a teenage boy into his van.

At approximately 11am on Monday, August 3, 2009 a male adult approached a 14-year old boy and struck up a conversation while in front of a grocery story in the 1000–block of  Edison Street in the Santa Ynez area. During their contact the suspect used enticements in an effort to lure the boy into his van. The victim, having been trained how to deal with similar situations by his parents was able to walk away from the suspect.  

The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s detectives learned that a man matching the description of the suspect had been observed in the Chumash Casino. Working with investigators from the Casino, Sheriff’s investigators were able to identify the suspect.  Armed with search and arrest warrants, detectives from the Sheriff’s Department traveled to Fresno Ca. and arrested Reynaldo Victoriano Alonzo (DOB 5-5-68) on Tuesday, August 11, 2009.

Alonzo, a registered sex offender, was transported to the Santa Maria Jail where he was booked for 647.6(c)(2) P.C., annoying children.  Following further investigation the case will be submitted to the District Attorney’s office for filing consideration. 


For more information regarding news related issues
please contact Drew Sugars, Public Information Officer.

Business Hours: (805) 681-4100
EMAIL:pio@sbsheriff.org