Three Men Accused of Sexual Abuse of Two Young Family Members

Staff Writer

Friday, March 24th, 2017

HIGHLAND – Highland Station received a report from a woman after her juvenile daughter told her that she was sexually abused by several family members. The victim said that the abuse was ongoing over several years.

Through investigation, it was learned that a 15-year-old victim was the victim of the sexual abuse from the time she was 4 to 11-years-old. A second victim, who is now 18-years-old reported that she was sexually abused from the time she was 6-10-years-old. Both victims disclosed that they were abused by the same three men, Antonio Alvarez, 37, of Highland, Melvin Pilgrim, 62, of San Bernardino, and Jeffrey Raynor, 45, of San Bernardino.

The abuse took place at various locations. The case has been forwarded to the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s office so that they can determine if and/or what criminal charges will be filed on the suspects. The photos of the suspects have been released due to the possibility that there may be additional victims.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation, or additional victims are urged to contact the Highland Station, Deputy Bridget Smith or Detective Scott Gould at (909)425-9793. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.