Eden Prairie Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Child Sexual Assault

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A 42-year-old man from Eden Prairie, Minnesota has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexually assaulting a child in 2024. Luis Gonzalo Haro Chavez pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and was sentenced in Hennepin County District Court.

Why it matters

This case highlights the serious consequences for those convicted of sexually assaulting minors, as well as the importance of thorough investigations and holding perpetrators accountable for their actions. The sentencing sends a strong message that such crimes will not be tolerated in the community.

The details

According to the criminal complaint, the alleged incident occurred on May 22, 2024 at Haro Chavez's apartment in Eden Prairie. Police were notified by a medical provider after the victim's family sought medical care the following day. Investigators later executed a search warrant at the residence, but Haro Chavez had already left the apartment before officers arrived. He was later linked to travel activity in Illinois and a warrant was issued for his arrest on May 24, 2024. Haro Chavez remained at large for over a year before being taken into custody on November 20, 2025.

• The alleged incident occurred on May 22, 2024.
• A warrant for Haro Chavez's arrest was issued on May 24, 2024.
• Haro Chavez was taken into custody on November 20, 2025.
• Haro Chavez was sentenced on February 6, 2026.

What’s next

Haro Chavez will serve his 10-year prison sentence at the Minnesota Correctional Facility-St. Cloud, with an anticipated release date of October 6, 2031. After his release, he will be subject to 10 years of conditional release and must register as a predatory offender.