Utah Man Arrested on Charges of Exploiting Minors
A 35-year-old man, Oscar Mauricio Avellaneda Martinez, was arrested in Davis County, Utah, on charges including exploiting minors. Investigators allege he posed as a 17-year-old, engaged in sexual acts with teenagers, and provided them with alcohol.
Salt Lake City, UT, August 6, 2026 —
DAVIS COUNTY, Utah – Authorities in Davis County, Utah, have arrested Oscar Mauricio Avellaneda Martinez, a 35-year-old man, on multiple charges including the exploitation of minors.
According to investigators, Avellaneda Martinez allegedly misrepresented his age, posing as a 17-year-old to engage in sexual acts with teenagers. The allegations also include providing alcohol to minors.
The details of the investigation and the specific timeline of the alleged incidents were not immediately available. Law enforcement officials are continuing to gather information and evidence related to the case.
Further information regarding the arrest and the ongoing investigation will be released as it becomes available.
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