Convicted Sex Offender Caught in Gilbert | Tucson News

A convicted sex offender with a felony for possessing child sexual abuse material was arrested in Gilbert after being spotted riding an e-bike near schools while wearing a Barbie backpack and Disney princess tote. Initially, a California-only warrant couldn’t be used nationwide, but federal and local prosecutors worked to expand it. When Alvarez barricaded himself in his home, U.S. Marshals and Orange County prosecutors helped execute a search warrant, leading to his arrest and current holding without bond. Authorities stress community vigilance and inter-agency cooperation as vital in catching dangerous individuals. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2126365b4bc4bdc7