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Man arrested for sexual exploitation of children, may be more victims

Man arrested for sexual exploitation of children, may be more victims
Tyree Turner
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FOUNTAIN, Colo. (KOAA) — A man has been arrested for sexual exploitation of children and there may be more victims, according to the Fountain Police Department.

Police say 23-year-old Tyree Turner was arrested Wednesday after an investigation. Turner has been booked into the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center where he is being held without bond.

Detectives with the Fountain Police Department are asking for the public's help in locating any additional witnesses or victims.

If you have any information, you are asked to call Detective Ryan Sauter at (719)482-4233, or send him an email at rsauter@fountainpd.com. If you want to remain anonymous, you can call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (719)634-7867.

Editor's Note: At KOAA News5, we only use mug shots if there is a community threat, if the crime has a broad impact, or if it will benefit public safety to show.

  • We will not use mugshots on any platform – unless:
    • The mugshot is for a wanted person
    • If there could be other victims (Example: child predators)
    • If the person could pose a future threat to the community (Example: Sexually Violent Predator designation)

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