Man on parole accused of human trafficking of a minor in Fort Collins
Fort Collins police arrested a man on accusations that he provided alcohol and drugs to minors and sexually assaulted at least one of the victims.
The Larimer County Department of Human Services told Fort Collins Police Services about a possible incident involving sexual trafficking of a minor in early March, according to a news release.
Police say their investigation revealed the suspect, 50-year-old John Fischer, had been providing alcohol, methamphetamine and cocaine to minors for about a month. Fischer is also accused of "engaging in sexual activities with at least one of the victims in exchange for cash and clothing," according to the news release.
Fischer was arrested last week and faces two counts of human trafficking of a minor for sexual servitude, a Class 2 felony, and four counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, a Class 4 felony, according to the 8th Judicial District Attorney's Office.
Fort Collins police say additional charges were filed Friday, but those charges are not yet listed in online court records.
Fischer was on parole in a previous case out of Fort Collins at the time of his arrest. He was arrested in 2018 for pimping after meeting with an undercover officer claiming that he would arrange for his wife to engage in prostitution, according to previous Coloradoan reporting.
He pleaded guilty to pimping, a Class 3 felony, in that case in May 2020 and was sentenced to eight years in the Department of Corrections, according to online court records. The Coloradoan has reached out to Fort Collins Police Services and the Colorado Department of Corrections to find out when he was released on parole.
Fischer is listed as an inmate in the Larimer County Jail as of Monday afternoon. His bond has been set at $300,000 cash only. He is next scheduled to appear in court April 16.
Anyone with information about this suspect or other victims or juveniles who have had contact with him are asked to contact criminalist Laura Knudsen at 970-222-2497.
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Arrests and charges are merely accusations by law enforcement until, and unless, a suspect is convicted of a crime.
The SAVA Center provides crisis intervention, advocacy and counseling for those affected by sexual abuse in Northern Colorado, as well as prevention programs through community outreach and education.
Fort Collins location: 970-472-4204
Loveland location: 970-775-2962
savacenter.org
ChildSafe supports child and adult victims of childhood abuse and provides support for those victims' non-offending family members.
970-472-4133
childsafecolorado.org
The Crawford Child Advocacy Center works to prevent child abuse by providing services to help caseworkers and investigators stop perpetrators, protect victims, and support survivors and their families.
970-407-9739
crawfordcac.org
Estes Valley Crisis Advocates provides a variety of free and confidential services to survivors of crimes and traumas.
Call 970-577-9781
Text 513-970-3822
crisisadvocates.org
SummitStone Health Partners provides counseling for psychological, emotional and behavioral problems; domestic violence and sexual abuse victims; and drug and alcohol problems. It offers individual, group and family therapy.
970-494-4200
summitstone.org
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