Man accused of exposing himself to minor
Deputies arrested a 49-year-old Mecca resident Friday morning after he reportedly exposed himself inappropriately in the 91000 block of 3rd Street. A juvenile reported the activity to deputies at the Thermal Sheriff’s Station. Authorities responded to the call and identified Martin Bautista as the suspect.
Bautista was arrested and booked into the Riverside County Jail in Indio for indecent exposure and exposing himself to a minor. He’s also facing charges for violating his probation. He’s being held on $5,000 bail. He’s due in court at the Larson Justice Center on Tuesday.
The investigation is ongoing, anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department at 760-863-8990.
If you want to report a tip anonymously, call Valley Crime Stoppers at 760-863-8990.
