14-year-old foster child sexually assaulted by Instagram contact in Charlotte, North Carolina
Summary
A 14-year-old foster child in Charlotte, North Carolina, was allegedly sexually assaulted by a 30-year-old man she met online through Instagram in July 2024. The victim reported the sexual contact to her camp counselor, who then notified police as required by law. The alleged crimes occurred while the victim was in foster care in Charlotte, and she has since been moved to a different placement. The suspect, identified as Jared Abdiel Sanchez-Lopez, reportedly lied about his age, claiming to be 19, and arranged for ride-share vehicles to transport the victim to his downtown Charlotte apartment for multiple meetings. Police obtained search warrants for the suspect’s social media accounts and arrested him. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has not disclosed further details about the charges or the investigation.
Incident Details
Harms involving the exploitation, abuse, or endangerment of minors, including CSAM and grooming.
Online contact by adults seeking to build trust with minors for exploitation.
Sources
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