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On the other side of Internet Investigations

Individuals seeking to victimize children over the internet rely on the anonymity offered by cyberspace. This "anonymity" has also proven to be a valuable tool in catching offenders. By posing as male and female adolescents from twelve to fourteen years old, investigators have entered internet chatrooms where they have been contacted by adults actively seeking sexual contact with minors.

 

reinwaldKenneth James Reinwald, DOB: 10-14-69, of Aurora, was arrested Jan 25, 2005 for Enticement of a Child, and Criminal Attempt Sexual Assault on a Child.

Status:  Plead guilty to Attempt Sexual Assault on a Child. On 2-10-06 he was sentenced to five years of years Intensive Supervision Probation.

vigilFifty-two year old Esteven Leroy Vigil of Thornton, Arrested February 4, 2005 for Enticement of a Child, and Criminal Attempt Sexual Assault on a Child.

Status:  Plead guilty to Attempt Sexual Assault on a Child 18-3-405(1), sentenced to four years of intense supervised probation and four months of work release.

heirshbergTwenty-eight year old Gary Michael Heirshberg of Wheat Ridge, Arrested February 16, 2005 for Enticement of a Child, and Criminal Attempt Sexual Assault on a Child and Possession of Marihuana

Status: Plead guilty to Attempt Sexual Assault on a Child 18-3-405(1), sentenced to six years intensive supervised probation and one year work release-one year suspended. 

smithTwenty-seven year old Patrick Ward Smith of Westminster, Arrested March 19, 2005 for Enticement of a Child, and Criminal Attempt Sex Assault on a Child.

Status: Plead guilty to Plead guilty to Attempt Sexual Assault on a Child 18-3-405(1), sentenced to four years intensive supervised probation and 96 hours public service

reyesTwenty-four year old Sean Justin Reyes of Golden, Arrested April 7, 2005 for Enticement of a Child, and Criminal Attempt Sex Assault on a Child.

Status: Plead guilty to Attempt Sexual Assault on a Child 18-3-405(1), sentenced to indefinite term of intensive supervised probation and eighteen months work release.

bassetTwenty-five year old Justin Wade Bassett of Littleton, Arrested May 3, 2005 for Enticement of a Child, and Criminal Attempt Sex Assault on a Child.

Status: Plead guilty to Attempt Sexual Assault on a Child 18-3-405(1), sentenced to 3 years of intensive supervised probation and 96 hours of community service.

cainTwenty-seven year old Robert Scott Cain of Lakewood, Arrested May 5, 2005 for Enticement of a Child, and Criminal Attempt Sex Assault on a Child.

Status: Plead guilty to Attempt Sexual Assault on a Child 18-3-405(1), sentenced to one year work release and five years intensive supervised probation.

ogradyForty-six year old Kenneth James O'Grady of Littleton, Arrested June 17, 2005 for Enticement of a Child, and Criminal Attempt Sex Assault on a Child.

Status: Plead guilty to Enticement of a Child. Sentenced to one year work release and ten years intensive supervised probation.

wellerTwenty-seven year old Kevin Lee Weller of Littleton, Arrested July 8, 2005, for Enticement of a Child, Criminal Attempt Sexual Assault on a Child, Possession with Intent to Distribut Schedule 2 Controlled Substance, and Attempted Sexual Exploitation of a Child.

Status: Plead guilty to Possession of Schedule II, over one gram and Attempt Sexual Assault on a Child 18-3-405(1), sentenced to four years intensive supervised probation and 120 days work release.

panchal

Twenty-four year old Sushil Panchal arrested November 22, 2005, for Attempt Sex Assault on a Child and Enticement of a Child.


Status:  Plead guilty to Attempt Sexual Assault on a Child 18-3-405(1), sentenced to three years DOC suspended unless Panchal returns to United States from India. Deported to India immediately.

 

Presumption of Innocence

The bringing of criminal charges against any person, whether by complaint, information, or grand jury indictment is only a legal allegation of criminal conduct. All persons are presumed innocent in the criminal justice system unless they are found guilty by a judge or jury. Any information in this web site about cases handled by the First Judicial District Attorney's Office is provided solely for the purposes of public information and awareness.

riggsTwenty-seven year old Paul Riggs of Englewood, Arrested Jan 19, 2005 for Enticement of a Child, and Criminal. Attempt. Sex Assault on a Child.

Status: Guilty at trial on Count 1. Jury Trial set for count 2 on June 5, 2006.

debenedittisTwenty-five year old William J Debenedittis of Evergreen, Arrested September 21, 2005, for Solicitation for Child Prostitution.

Status: Plead guilty to Attempt Sex Assault 18-3-402(1)(a). Sentencing June 7, 2006.

witherwax

Twenty-five year old Jeremiah Witherwax of Lakewood, Arrested November 3, 2005, for Enticement of a Child, and Criminal Attempt Sexual Assault on a Child

Status: Plead guilty to Attempt Sexual Assault on a Child 18-3-405(1), sentencing May 11, 2006.

 

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