On February 14, 2023, a Frederick Police Department detective responded to a delayed report of sexual abuse. Through investigation and a forensic interview at the Child Advocacy Center, it was learned that 26-year-old Jose Nelson Guerra-Sanchez had sexually abused a 14-year-old victim when he was 23 years old.
In Frederick County Circuit Court on June 3rd, Judge Richard Sandy sentenced Guerra-Sanchez to 25 years in the Department of Corrections, suspending all but 9 years, for the sex abuse of a minor. The Defendant was previously convicted on April 9, 2024 after a bench trial in front of the Honorable Richard Sandy.
Upon his release, Guerra-Sanchez will serve 5 years of supervised probation through COMET supervision. He will have no contact with the victim or other minors, and must submit to a psychosexual evaluation and follow all recommendations. Additionally, he will be required to register as a sex offender for life and be subject to lifetime sex offender supervision.
The State of Maryland was represented by Chief Assistant State’s Attorney Lindsey Carpenter.
Original release from State’s Attorney Office of Frederick County: https://statesattorney.us/community-news/press-releases/
