YUMA, Arizona — The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public about Jose Quintero-Cervantes, a Level 2 sex offender with an intermediate risk to reoffend, who has moved to 304 S. May Avenue, #123, in Yuma, as required by Arizona Revised Statute 13-3825. Quintero-Cervantes, a 72-year-old man convicted of attempted molestation of a child in 1991, is 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighs 220 pounds, and has white hair and brown eyes. The notification, issued on April 22, 2025, by Public Affairs Specialist Tania Pavlak, aims to keep the community informed for safety purposes.
Quintero-Cervantes’ conviction occurred on October 28, 1991, in Maricopa County Superior Court in Buckeye, Arizona, where he pleaded no contest to one count of attempted molestation of a child, involving a female juvenile known to him. He was sentenced to one year in Maricopa County Jail and lifetime probation, but on January 10, 1994, his probation was revoked, and he was ordered to serve 10 years in the Arizona Department of Corrections, with credit for 452 days served. As a Level 2 offender, Quintero-Cervantes poses an intermediate risk to the community, and he is not currently wanted by the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff’s office emphasizes that this information should not be used to threaten, intimidate, or harass Quintero-Cervantes, as such actions are illegal and will not be tolerated. Residents can stay informed by visiting the YCSO’s OffenderWatch page to register for free email alerts or search for sex offenders in the area. If you have information about current criminal activity involving Quintero-Cervantes or any other offender, contact the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office at 928-783-4427.
This notification reflects the Yuma County Sheriff’s commitment to transparency and safety. Let’s stay informed and vigilant to protect our Yuma community while respecting legal boundaries.
Published by State Gleam
Keywords: Yuma Sex Offender, Jose Quintero-Cervantes, Level 2 Notification, YCSO OffenderWatch, S May Avenue, April 2025
