August 7, 2025 – San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department officials report that on February 29, 2025, investigators from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, Crimes Against Children Detail (CAC), and the Hesperia Sheriff's Station investigated child abuse of a foster child, in Hesperia. The child was placed in foster care by Los Angeles County Children and Family Services. 

During the investigation, the foster mother, Mayra Alvarez De Giron, was identified as the suspect.  The completed investigation was submitted to the District Attorney’s Office for review.  On Friday, August 1, 2025, the District Attorney's Office filed felony child abuse charges against Alvarez De Giron, and an arrest warrant was issued.

On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, Alvarez De Giron was arrested and booked at the High Desert Detention Center without bail. 

Detectives believe there may be additional victims from previous foster care placements and are releasing Alvarez De Giron’s photograph. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Wendy Winegar of the Specialized Investigations Division, Crimes Against Children Detail, at (909) 890-4904. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or leave information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.

DATE/TIME: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
INCIDENT: PC272a(a), Child Abuse
LOCATION: 8300 block of Sweet Water Ave., Hesperia, CA
SUSPECT(S): Mayra Alvarez De Giron, 63-year-old resident of Hesperia
VICTIM(S): Confidential seven-year-old juvenile
Refer: Detective Wendy Winegar
Station: Specialized Investigations Division, Crimes Against Children Detail
Phone No. 909-890-4904
Case No. 192503761

Source & photo: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department