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Man arrested following online investigation into sexual exploitation of a child

Posted at 6:11 AM, Apr 29, 2022
and last updated 2022-04-29 08:11:35-04

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — A 58-year-old man was arrested following an online undercover investigation into the sexual exploitation of a child.

On April 28, the Colorado Springs Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force executed a warrant in the 6000 block of Castlewood Dr.

Evidence that was obtained during the warrant led to the arrest of 58-year-old Jimmy Edward Garcia of Colorado Springs.

Garcia was booked into the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center and is being held without bond pending an appearance before a judge.

The Colorado Springs Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force is made up of detectives with the Colorado Springs Police Department, El Paso County Sheriff's Office and Special Agents with Homeland Security Investigations.
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