Santa Clara County detectives wanted San Jose man David Huerta for sexual battery and registration violations

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Last updated April 16, 2026

Mugshot of David Huerta, a 31-year-old male with short black hair and brown eyes, wearing a white shirt against a neutral background.
David Huerta is wanted for sexual battery and failing to register as a sex offender. (Source: Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office)

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SAN JOSE, Calif. (Next Stamina) — The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement (SAFE) Task Force is seeking public assistance to locate 31-year-old David Huerta.

Huerta is wanted on suspicion of sexual battery and failing to register as a sex offender, according to a statement released Wednesday by the Sheriff’s Office.

Officials said Huerta was last seen in San Jose.

Huerta is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing 286 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Authorities confirmed Huerta has a prior conviction for sexual battery.

Detectives urge anyone with information regarding Huerta’s whereabouts to contact the SAFE Task Force at 408-808-4300. Tips may also be submitted via email to [email protected].

The Sheriff’s Office directed residents to the California Megan’s Law website at meganslaw.ca.gov to monitor registered sex offenders in their specific neighborhoods.

No further details regarding the specific incidents leading to the current warrants were immediately available.

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