Albuquerque, New Mexico – A disturbing case of child sexual abuse has come to light in the small community of Vanderwagen, New Mexico.
The FBI is investigating allegations of child sexual abuse involving a minor against Nolin Leupp, 26. Leupp appeared before a federal judge and will remain on conditions of release pending trial, which has not been scheduled, on charges of receiving child sexual abuse material.
According to court documents, on December 8, 2024, a witness reported a suspected sexual assault involving Leupp and a minor victim. The witness further disclosed concerning communications between Leupp and the victim, including Snapchat messages of a sexual nature and plans to meet late at night.
During a subsequent interview on December 19, 2024, Leupp admitted to a romantic relationship with the minor. A search of Leupp’s phone revealed four videos of suspected child sexual abuse material, downloaded from Discord and Snapchat.
If convicted of the current charges, Leupp faces a mandatory minimum of 5 and up to 20 years in prison.
The Gallup Resident Agency of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case. Assistant United States Attorney Jesse Pecoraro is prosecuting the case as part of as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006.
Nolin Leupp, 26, of Vanderwagen, New Mexico, is charged with receiving child sexual abuse material. The exact date of the crime is December 8, 2024. Leupp is currently out on conditions of release pending trial, with a sentence of up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
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Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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