Palm Springs man accused of sexually assaulting more than 15 minors pleads not guilty to charges

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - A Palm Springs man suspected of sexually assaulting multiple minors pleaded not guilty to charges on Monday.

Jesse James Garcia-Airada, 28, faces 18 charges, including multiple sexual assault charges.

According to court documents, investigators believe Garcia-Airada sexually assaulted over 15 girls and provided them with fentanyl, cocaine, marijuana, and nicotine vape pens.

Investigators also said they believe Garcia-Airada traveled in and out of California to meet and assault the victims. The recommended bail from investigators was one trillion dollars; however, Garcia-Airada is being held in lieu of bail.

Garcia-Airada was arrested Thursday morning in the area of South Palm Canyon and Linden Way. His arrest came after initial report of sexual assault in May 2025.

"During the course of the investigation, it was learned the suspect had contacted multiple underage females and was offering illegal substances in exchange for sex. Investigators were able to identify multiple underage female victims throughout Riverside County," reads a news release by the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.

Garcia-Airada was booked into the John Benoit Detention Center without bail and faces charges of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor, along with additional child sexual assault related offenses.

Riverside Sheriff’s investigators believe there may be additional victims and are asking anyone with any additional information to contact Investigator Christine Davis-Arden at the Thermal Sheriff’s Station by calling (760) 863-8990.

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