10/14/2026
**Please note, this caption was updated at 5:00 PM**
Irvine Police Detectives are investigating the s*xual assault of a minor and are concerned there may be more victims.
The 25-year-old suspect contacted a 13-year-old victim via Snapchat and began chatting with her while posing as a 17-year-old. The two met at an Irvine park in July, where the victim had a s*xual encounter with the man. We began investigating the incident when it was reported last month.
On October 1, 2026, IPD detectives arrested Juan Carlos Amaya in Baldwin Park. He was booked at the Orange County Jail.
This afternoon, the Orange County District Attorney's Office advised that Amaya was charged with four offenses:
1) PC 288(a)- Lewd act upon a child under 14
2) PC 311.4(c)- Using a minor for s*x acts
3) PC 311.11(a)(1)- Possession and control of child po*******hy
4) PC 288.3(a)- Contacting a child with intent to commit specified crime
During the investigation, Detectives uncovered evidence that Amaya has been communicating with other minors on Snapchat, asking them to engage in s*xual acts for the exchange of money or vapes.
Amaya used the profile names of "amayaaajr" or "chamgagnealex_8" on Snapchat. We are asking anyone who may have similar interactions with Amaya or further information on this case to contact Detective Robinson at [email protected].
