Man Sentenced to 54 Years for Sexually Assaulting 10-Year-Old Boy He Met on Xbox

Javier Arizmendi groomed and assaulted the child after driving nearly 6 hours to meet him

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Javier Arizmendi, a 57-year-old man, has been sentenced to 54 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old boy he met while playing Xbox Live. Arizmendi groomed the victim by paying for in-game add-ons and sending him sexual messages, before driving from Los Angeles to Sacramento to pick up the child and drive him back to LA with the intent of engaging in a sexual relationship.

Why it matters

This case highlights the dangers of online predators targeting children through online gaming platforms. It also raises concerns about the need for stronger safeguards and parental monitoring to protect minors from such exploitation.

The details

Arizmendi was found guilty on multiple charges, including lewd act upon a child, kidnapping for child molest, contacting a minor with intent to commit kidnapping, sex assault or other specified offenses, and arranging to meet with a minor for lewd purposes. Once in the car, Arizmendi touched the victim, who became upset, prompting Arizmendi to drive him back to Sacramento. Arizmendi later admitted to detectives his intentions of engaging in a sexual relationship with the victim in Los Angeles.

  • In 2019, Arizmendi was arrested on allegations that he sexually assaulted the 10-year-old boy.
  • On December 10, 2025, a jury found Arizmendi guilty on multiple charges.
  • On February 23, 2026, Arizmendi was sentenced to 54 years in prison.

The players

Javier Arizmendi

A 57-year-old man who was convicted of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old boy he met while playing Xbox Live.

Sacramento County District Attorney's Office (SCDAO)

The office that prosecuted Arizmendi and announced his 54-year sentence.

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What’s next

Arizmendi will be eligible for release at an Elder Parole hearing after serving 20 years, with the possibility of his hearing being as early as 13 years with his in-custody credits.

The takeaway

This case highlights the urgent need for stronger online safety measures and parental vigilance to protect children from predators who exploit online gaming platforms to target and groom vulnerable minors.