Loveland man, 56, arrested for alleged sexual abuse of a child
Dec 17, 2024
LOVELAND, Colo. A Loveland man was arrested for alleged sexual abuse of a child, the Loveland Police Department announced Tuesday.Shawn Sanchez, 56, was arrested on Dec. 10 after a juvenile reported that they had been sexually abused, according to Loveland police. Sanchez was arrested for sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust pattern of abuse (Class 3 felony), sexual assault on a child pattern of abuse (Class 3 felony) and promotion of obscenity to a minor (Class 6 felony). He also faces a sentence enhancer of aggravated sex offense. Sanchez was initially booked into the Weld County Jail and was extradited to the Larimer County Jail. A judge set his bond at $250,000 cash. The Loveland Police Department is asking anyone with information about Sanchez or potential additional victims to contact the tip line at 970-962-2032. Tipsters can remain anonymous by calling Larimer County Crime Stoppers at 970-221-6868.