The SAPD arrested a man suspected of molesting two young relatives

On 11/02/2018, suspect Omar Ricardo Baron, age 48, sexually assaulted two of his family members, ages 10 and 13. He was taken into custody on Monday, August 2, 2021.

One of the victims disclosed to an older relative who confronted Baron on the allegations and contacted SAPD to report the crimes.

Suspect Baron fled his residence prior to police arriving and was not located at the time.

On 11/19/18, after submitting the case to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office for filing a $1,000,000 arrest warrant was issued for Omar Ricardo Baron.

Suspect Baron was taken into custody on Monday, August 2, 2021. He was wanted by the SAPD for oral copulations and lewd acts with a child.

Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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