Tag: Sex Offenses
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Preliminary hearing set for Carlos’ Bistro owner accused of sexual assault
The longtime owner of the award-winning Colorado Springs restaurant Carlos’ Bistro, accused of sexual assault on a waitress trainee, will appear in court next month for his preliminary hearing. Carlos Echeandia, 62, faces two counts of sexual assault and one misdemeanor count of sexual contact after allegations arose that he made unwanted sexual advances toward…
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Aurora man accused of sexually assaulting an infant sentenced to prison
The Aurora man arrested in September 2024 on suspicion of sexually assaulting an infant and possessing thousands of pieces of child pornography was sentenced to 40 years in prison on Friday. Aaron Mocalkins, 31, faced over 20 felony charges, including sexual exploitation of a child, sexual assault of a child, cruelty to animals and more.…
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Former D-12 teacher sentenced to prison on child sex assault charges
A former Cheyenne Mountain High School teacher convicted of sexually abusing a minor will serve 20 years to life in prison, an El Paso County judge ruled Wednesday. Marco Lara, 50, was arrested in December 2023 after Colorado Springs police launched an investigation into a report of sexual assault. His charges included sexual assault on…