A 27-year-old Loveland man who police say met a teenage victim at a local gym is now facing multiple felony charges tied to alleged sexual abuse that began when the victim was about 15.
Loveland police arrested Iven Angelo Hernandez on July 22 after an investigation that started in May. He was booked into the Larimer County Jail, and a magistrate set bond at $10,000 cash surety, with enhanced pretrial supervision that includes GPS monitoring. Charges listed by police include unlawful sexual contact with coercion, a sexual assault count tied to an age difference, and harassment counts for allegedly following the victim in public.
What police say
According to a Loveland Police Department Facebook post, investigators say the case opened in May after the victim came forward. The post names Hernandez and includes a booking photo.
Lt. Matt Roberts is quoted in the post as saying that “cases involving crimes against minors demand relentless investigative work.” Police are asking anyone with information to call the department tip line at (970) 962-2032 or reach out to Larimer County Crime Stoppers at (970) 221-6868.
Charges and bond
The department’s post lists several counts, including unlawful sexual contact that allegedly involved coercion, one count of sexual assault tied to a 10-year age difference and two misdemeanor harassment counts for following someone in a public place.
Police also note that a domestic-violence sentencing enhancer is attached to the case. Hernandez was booked into the Larimer County Jail, and Magistrate Siegal set bond at $10,000 cash surety and ordered enhanced pretrial supervision with GPS monitoring, according to the department’s statement.
Legal context
Under Colorado law, unlawful sexual contact and sexual assault on a child are defined in the criminal code and can carry felony penalties, depending on the conduct and any aggravating factors.
For statutory definitions and classifications, see C.R.S. 18-3-404 on unlawful sexual contact at Colorado Public Law and C.R.S. 18-3-405 on sexual assault on a child at Colorado Public Law.
The domestic-violence designation cited by police is a sentencing enhancer under C.R.S. 18-6-801, which can affect treatment requirements and sentencing if a conviction follows; that statute is available via Justia.
Next steps in court
Hernandez remains in custody pending further court action. Any upcoming hearings will appear in the county booking report and Larimer County court dockets.
The charges at this stage are allegations, and Hernandez is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court. If the case moves forward, prosecutors will present evidence, and the defense will have opportunities to respond during arraignment and later hearings.
How the community can help
Loveland police are asking anyone with information to contact the department tip line at (970) 962-2032 or reach out anonymously to Larimer County Crime Stoppers at (970) 221-6868.
Survivors and anyone affected by this case or similar situations can also contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline through RAINN or by calling 1-800-656-HOPE for confidential support and resources.
