A Loveland instructor who worked with children at a neighborhood jiu-jitsu academy is behind bars after two minors told investigators he sexually assaulted them, according to authorities. Officers arrested 29-year-old Alexander Hawkeye Martinez on Monday and booked him into the Larimer County Jail on multiple felony counts. A judge ordered a $200,000 cash-only bond and added strict pretrial conditions. Loveland police say they worry there could be more victims who have not yet come forward.
As reported by KDVR, Martinez - who worked at Infinite Jiu-Jitsu Academy - faces several felony charges, including C.R.S. 18-3-405.3(1)(2), sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust, along with aggravated sex-offense sentence-enhancer counts under C.R.S. 18-1.3-1004(1)(e)(i). Detectives opened the case after the two children reported the alleged abuse and provided statements to investigators.
What The Charges Mean Under Colorado Law
Under Colorado’s position-of-trust statute, sexual contact between an adult who has caregiving or supervisory authority and a child is treated as a high-level felony. The law allows for lengthy, sometimes indeterminate, prison terms when a conviction is paired with sentence-enhancer provisions. According to the Colorado Revised Statutes, prosecutors can seek enhanced sentencing when the facts meet the statute’s criteria and the related aggravating factors apply.
Police Seeking Additional Victims And Tips
The Loveland Police Department is asking anyone with information about Martinez or the case to call the department’s tip line at 970-962-2032 or contact Larimer County Crime Stoppers at 970-221-6868. Investigators say they are trying to determine whether other children may have been harmed and are urging anyone who trained with, or was cared for by, Martinez to speak with detectives. In a news release, the Loveland Police Department also highlighted the option to report anonymously through Larimer County Crime Stoppers.
Studio Closed; Victims Praised
Police say Infinite Jiu-Jitsu Academy, where Martinez had been employed, has temporarily closed while the investigation continues. “The courage displayed by these young victims cannot be overstated,” Heather Moore said, praising the children for coming forward. KDVR reported Moore’s comments along with the details of the arrest.
Resources For Victims
Officials note that local and county agencies provide support services, including counseling, advocacy, and help navigating the legal system for survivors of sexual abuse. For information on available programs and hotlines, visit Larimer County Victim Services.
The charges against Martinez are allegations, and he is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court. Hoodline will update this story if new details surface in court records or additional official releases.
