Cloverdale Man Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of Underage Girl
“Cloverdale, CA – August 26, 2025 – In December 2024, the Cloverdale Police Department received a report of the possible sexual assault of a female minor. Cloverdale Police immediately launched a thorough investigation into the allegations.
Over the course of the following several months, investigators conducted forensic interviews, interviewed multiple witnesses, and collected and processed evidence. Based on these efforts, there was sufficient developed probable cause to seek an arrest warrant. On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, the lead investigating officer obtained an arrest warrant for the arrest of Jose Maria Farías Farías, age 57, Cloverdale.
On August 22, 2025, with assistance from allied agencies, including the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety, Mr. Farias Farias was tracked and located utilizing the Flock Safety camera system and arrested in the City of Sunnyvale. He was taken into custody without incident on suspicion of violating California Penal Code 288(a) – Lewd or Lascivious Acts with a Child Under 14.
Cloverdale Police coordinated to take custody of Mr. Farias Farias, and did so on August 25th. Mr. Farías Farías was then transported and booked into the Sonoma County Jail.
The Cloverdale Police Department extends its gratitude to the Palo Alto Police Department, the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety, and the U.S. Marshals Service for their assistance in locating and apprehending Mr. Farías Farías.
The Cloverdale Police Department remains committed to public safety.”
