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NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 20, 2026Hillsborough

Moreno Valley man charged with sexual assault of foster children

Edward Sepulveda, a 68-year-old Moreno Valley resident who fostered nearly 100 children, has been charged with sexually assaulting four of them during the early 2000s. Police are currently investigating the possibility of additional victims.

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Why It Matters

The case involves allegations of historical abuse within the foster care system, prompting an ongoing police investigation into a man who served as a foster parent for decades.

Key Facts

  • Edward Sepulveda is 68 years old.
  • The accused fostered nearly 100 children over several years.
  • Charges involve the sexual assault of four children.
  • The alleged incidents occurred in the early 2000s.
  • Police began the formal investigation in September 2025.
  • Law enforcement believes there may be additional victims beyond the four identified.

Who's Mentioned

locationHighlander Drive“location of a residence where abuse allegedly occurred”personB. Vera“investigating officer”organizationRiverside Police Department“investigating agency”locationMoreno Valley“city where abuse allegedly occurred”personEdward Sepulveda“68-year-old suspect and former foster parent”locationInland Empire“Region in California where the events occurred”