YPD notifies community of level three sex offender, Michael Steven Alvarez

Michael Steven Alvarez is a level three sex offender with a high risk to re-offend

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Yuma Police Department (YPD) is notifying the community of a level three sex offender who is now residing at the 200 block of S. 15th Avenue in Yuma.

47-year-old Michael Steven Alvarez is described as 5 feet, 7 inches, 165 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

According to YPD, Alvarez was arrested in King's County, California in 2008 on the charge of Sexual Intercourse by Force involving a minor

He was convicted in King's County Superior Court in 2009 on the charge of Rape by Force.

Alvarez was also convicted in 2021 of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender in King's County Superior Court.

YPD said Alvarez was convicted of one count of Rape by Force/Fear (Sexually Motivated) on June 10, 2009.

He was also convicted of one count of Failure to Register on May 4, 2021.

If you or anyone have information about any current criminal activity, contact YPD at (928) 783-4421, or 78-Crime at (928) 782-7463 to remain anonymous.

YPD said if you have information about current criminal activity on this or on any offender, contact Detective Almodova at (928) 373-4781.