Modesto man who stalked woman, licked and bit her toes while she slept gets prison
A Modesto man who stalked a woman for months before breaking into her Ceres home and assaulting her while she slept has been sentenced to more than six years in state prison, authorities said.
Cristian Alejandro Solorio Anguiano, 28, pleaded no contest to felony stalking and assault with intent to commit a sex offense during a burglary, according to the Stanislaus County District Attorney’s Office.
He was sentenced to six years, eight months in state prison.
Prosecutors said the case began in February 2025, when Solorio saw the victim at her workplace and became fixated on her.
He repeatedly returned to her job, loitered outside and approached her as she left, authorities said. He also asked her out multiple times and sent her a letter expressing his desire to take her to Mexico.
The behavior escalated over several weeks.
On May 21, 2025, Solorio went to the victim’s home at night after learning where she lived, according to prosecutors.
After the victim’s father left the residence, Solorio broke inside.
The victim woke up to find Solorio in her bedroom, where he was engaging in a sexual act involving her feet including biting and licking her toes, authorities said.
Terrified, the victim spoke calmly in an effort to deescalate the situation until other family members entered the room and demanded he leave. Solorio fled, and the victim called 911.
Detectives with the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit later identified and arrested Solorio. Authorities said he admitted to breaking into the home to contact the victim.
The case was resolved March 19 as jury trial proceedings were underway, when Solorio entered a plea of no contest.
He was convicted of assault with intent to commit a sex offense — classified as a “super strike” under California law — and stalking.
Court records show the sentence includes the upper term of six years on the assault charge and an additional consecutive eight months for stalking.
The resolution came after the defense unsuccessfully attempted to remove the judge assigned to the case.
Defense attorney Beth Lee filed a motion seeking to disqualify Judge Clifford Tong, alleging bias and hostility. The request was denied, and the case proceeded toward trial.
Prosecutors said the case highlights the dangers of escalating stalking behavior.
“I’m glad the victim came forward, and the Sheriff’s Office did a really good job tracking him down and getting him into custody,” Deputy District Attorney Vita Palazuelos said. “Unfortunately, the maximum sentence for this charge is only six years.”
Palazuelos said the victim “was very brave” and did everything she could to avoid the defendant before the attack.
In addition to the prison sentence, Solorio will be required to register as a sex offender for life under California law.
Prosecutors said the conviction also qualifies as a “super strike,” meaning he could be designated a sexually violent predator and potentially remain confined beyond his prison sentence.
A formal sentencing hearing is scheduled for April 17 at Stanislaus County Superior Court.
This story was originally published March 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM.
