Greenfield man arrested for having sex with minors

A Greenfield man has been arrested for having sex with minors under the age of 14, according to the Major Crimes Investigation Unit.

On September 17th, 2018, officers with the Greenfield Police Department were called to a residence in Greenfield for reports of a minor having sex with an adult.

The investigation was turned over to the Major Crimes Investigations Unit.

Detectives found that 21-year-old, Ricardo Isidro Najera of Greenfield, was having sex with female minors less than 14-years-old.

Investigators say Najera would friend potential victims though social media using a fake name and met with the underage girls at motels in Greenfield and Soledad.

On Wednesday, October 10th, investigators found Najera in possession of child pornography.

He was arrested without incident and booked into the Monterey County Jail.

His charges include lewd acts with a minor under 14 years of age, sex with a minor 3 years or younger than the perpetrator and possession of child pornography.

If anyone has information on this case contact Det. Leo Guzman at (831) 888-7168 or Det. Joshue Partida at (831) 718-7241 of the Major Crimes Investigations Unit.

You can also call the WeTip line at 1-800-78-CRIME. Your tip may remain completely anonymous.