ANZA – A 47-year-old Anza man, Anthony Onzures, was formally charged on July 30, 2025, by the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office with multiple felony charges after being arrested in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a young child, authorities said.
According to the felony complaint, Onzures faces:
Two counts of Penal Code 288.7(b) – engaging in oral copulation or sexual penetration with a child under the age of 10. These alleged offenses occurred on June 1 and July 25, 2025.
Two counts of Penal Code 288.7(b) – engaging in oral copulation or sexual penetration with a child under the age of 10. These alleged offenses occurred on June 1 and July 25, 2025.
Two counts of Penal Code 288(a) – committing lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14, both dated June 1, 2025.
One enhancement under Penal Code 1203.065(b) – which prohibits probation due to the nature of the offenses.
Three aggravating factors under California Rules of Court 4.421, including:
The crime demonstrated planning, sophistication, or professionalism;
The victim was particularly vulnerable;
The suspect allegedly abused a position of trust.
A criminal protective order for domestic violence (CR-160) was also issued on July 30.
In addition to the felony charges, Onzures faces a misdemeanor charge of driving without a license under Vehicle Code 12500(a), with bail set at $5,000. Bail for each of the four felony charges has been set at $1 million.
Deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a sexual assault at approximately 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 25, in the 37000 block of Bohlen Road. Upon arrival, deputies learned that the suspect had fled the scene. A search of the surrounding area led deputies to locate the man near State Highway 371 and Contreras Road. He was taken into custody without incident, according to Lt. Deirdre Vickers, public information officer for the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.
Due to the sensitive nature of the allegations and the ongoing investigation, no additional information has been released.
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department at (951) 791-3400 or visit www.riversidesheriff.org.
Diane Sieker can be reached at dsieker@reedermedia.com.
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ORIGINAL STORY: Anza man facing multiple felony charges for child sexual assault
A 47-year-old Anza man is facing multiple felony charges after Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies arrested him in connection with a reported sexual assault involving a young child, authorities said.
Deputies responded to a call at approximately 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 25, on the 37000 block of Bohlen Road, where they were informed of an alleged sexual assault against a juvenile. Upon arrival, deputies learned the suspect had already fled the scene.
A search of the surrounding area led deputies to locate the suspect near State Highway 371 and Contreras Road. He was taken into custody without incident, according to Lieutenant Deirdre Vickers, public information officer with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.
Anthony Onzures, 47, has been charged with two counts of felony lewd and lascivious acts with a child under California Penal Code 288(a), as well as two counts of oral copulation with a child under 10 years old under Penal Code 288.7(b). Bail for each of the four felony charges has been set at $1 million.
Onzures also faces a misdemeanor charge for driving without a license under Vehicle Code 12500(a), with bail set at $5,000.
Due to the nature of the allegations and the ongoing investigation, no additional details are being released at this time.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department at (951)791-3400 or visit http://www.riversidesheriff.org/.
Diane Sieker can be reached by email at dsieker@reedermedia.com.Â
