Fugitive Caught After 20 Years on Run for Molestation

A 73-year-old fugitive, Andres Reyes, was apprehended on June 18, 2026, nearly two decades after allegedly molesting his young granddaughter. The incident reportedly took place in 2008 at a Santa Ana home, when the victim was eight years old. The child's mother intervened and contacted authorities, but Reyes evaded capture by fleeing the country.

Police had issued a $1 million warrant for Reyes's arrest during his nearly 20-year absence. A recent tip led detectives to believe Reyes had returned to the Santa Ana residence where the assault occurred. Officers took him into custody near McFadden Avenue and Baker Street and booked him into Santa Ana Jail on multiple child molestation charges. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details have been released.