59-year-old Gilbert man arrested for alleged child sex crimes

A 59-year-old Gilbert man was arrested Wednesday on charges of alleged sexual abuse of minors, authorities said.

David W. Edwards was booked into jail on charges of sexual conduct with a minor.

According to the Gilbert Police Department, an investigation began in February 2025 when police received a report from a victim that alleged Edwards had sexually abused them as a child.

The Gilbert Police Department’s Special Victims Unit later identified a second victim who reported additional incidents involving Edwards to police.

Gilbert police ask anyone with information related to the investigation to contact them at 480-503-6500. Tips can also be submitted anonymously online.

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