A Santo Domingo man has been sentenced to 72 months in federal prison and 15 years of supervised release for sexually assaulting a minor victim after grooming her through social media and gaining unauthorized access to her home on the Navajo Nation.
Jordian Pacheco, 33, an enrolled member of the Santa Domingo Pueblo, was arrested on January 10, 2021, after the victim’s mother discovered him hiding in her daughter’s closet.
According to court documents, Pacheco had developed a relationship with the 14-year-old victim through TikTok and email over the course of a year.
Pacheco, who was 29 years old at the time, did not disclose his true age to the victim.
On January 9, 2021, Pacheco drove to the victim’s residence on the Navajo Nation while her mother was away. He then engaged in sexual intercourse and other sexual acts with the minor.
During the investigation, it was uncovered that Pacheco had a history of contacting minors online using usernames such as ‘youngduke12,’ ‘Little Felon,’ and ‘Scott Little Felon.’
Pacheco tried to ingratiate himself with minors, requesting photographs and attempting to meet them at local high school sporting events while lying about his age.
Upon his release from prison, Pacheco will be subject to 15 years of supervised release and must register as a sex offender.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico announced the sentencing.
Jordian Pacheco, 33, was sentenced for the following crime: Sexual Assault of a Minor in ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO on January 10, 2021.
The sentence or outcome was 72 months in federal prison and 15 years of supervised release.
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Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Violent Crime|Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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