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U.S. Marine arrested for child sexual exploitation, officials believe more victims are out there

ARAPAHOE COUNTY, COLORADO, JUL 8 – Justin Ryder Simmons, 19, was charged with multiple counts of child sexual exploitation and bonded out on a $25,000 bond, authorities say more victims may exist and seek public help.

  • Justin Ryder Simmons, a 19-year-old U.S. Marine, was taken into custody at Camp Pendleton in mid-June and was later transferred to Colorado to face charges related to child sexual exploitation.
  • Authorities began investigating after reports and documented messages from Simmons to two Colorado victims, both believed to be under age fifteen.
  • Simmons faced multiple charges, including two counts related to inducing the sexual exploitation of a child, possession of illegal child abuse content, and two counts involving the online sexual exploitation of minors.
  • He was booked on a $25,000 bond before release, with his next court appearance scheduled for July 10, while investigators seek additional victims.
  • Authorities are exploring additional allegations that may include drug-related offenses, coercion, and the sexual abuse of adult females as part of the ongoing civilian inquiry.
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World News broke the news in United States on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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