A San Bernardino County man was arrested for the alleged sexual exploitation of a teen girl.
The suspect was identified as Gabriel Isaiah Sanchez-Reyes, 24, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.
Sanchez-Reyes is accused of manipulating and grooming a 15-year-old girl over the course of several months, authorities said.
On Oct. 24, deputies conducted an undercover surveillance operation as the man attempted to contact the girl in Temecula.
He was “immediately arrested” at the scene and is being held on multiple charges of sexual exploitation and furnishing drugs to a minor.
No further details were released as the investigation remains ongoing.
“The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to pursuing those who prey on children and bringing them to justice,” officials said.
Anybody with additional information on this case is asked to call Deputy Kevin Au or Lead Investigator Nicole Roberge at the Southwest Sheriff Station at 951-696-3000.