Castle Rock Man Arrested After Fleeing State Following Sexual Assault Conviction

Jorge Alberto Campos, 42, failed to appear in court after being found guilty of repeatedly assaulting his girlfriend's daughter.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 6:08pm

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A Castle Rock, Colorado man who fled the state after being convicted of sexually abusing a child was arrested on Sunday in Chaparral, New Mexico. Jorge Alberto Campos, 42, failed to appear in court on Friday when a jury found him guilty of five counts of sexual assault on a child as part of a pattern of abuse. Authorities later found his GPS ankle monitor and cell phone in a dumpster near his home, and he was arrested at a gas station near the U.S. border after a 911 caller reported he was on a bus headed for Mexico.

Why it matters

This case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in apprehending repeat offenders who attempt to evade justice, as well as the importance of victim testimony in securing convictions for sexual crimes against children. It also raises questions about the effectiveness of GPS monitoring and bail policies for individuals convicted of such serious offenses.

The details

Campos was found guilty of five counts of sexual assault on a child as part of a pattern of abuse against his girlfriend's daughter between 2021 and 2023. In May 2024, Castle Rock Police arrested Campos after a nurse at a local hospital alerted them to a sexual assault victim receiving treatment. The victim, who was 11 years old when the abuse began, told police that Campos had warned her not to tell her mother about the assaults.

  • On Friday, a jury found Campos guilty of the charges.
  • On Sunday, Campos was arrested at a gas station near the U.S. border in Chaparral, New Mexico.
  • In May 2024, Castle Rock Police arrested Campos after a nurse reported a sexual assault victim receiving treatment.

The players

Jorge Alberto Campos

A 42-year-old man from Castle Rock, Colorado who was convicted of repeatedly sexually assaulting his girlfriend's daughter.

Brynn Chase

The deputy district attorney who prosecuted the case against Campos.

Abby Hegarty

The senior deputy district attorney who emphasized the significance of the outcome in the case.

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What they’re saying

“The courage this young woman showed in reporting the abuse and testifying in court cannot be overstated. She was violated, villainized, and voiceless and faced unimaginable trauma with remarkable strength. But she found her voice and brought it with her to the witness stand.”

— Brynn Chase, Deputy District Attorney

“This individual exploited a vulnerable child and has now been held fully accountable. Because of the victim's extraordinary courage, a dangerous predator will be removed from the community-hopefully for many years to come.”

— Abby Hegarty, Senior Deputy District Attorney

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Jorge Alberto Campos to be released on bail while he awaits sentencing.

The takeaway

This case highlights the critical role that victim testimony plays in securing convictions for sexual crimes against children, as well as the challenges law enforcement faces in apprehending repeat offenders who attempt to evade justice. It also raises important questions about the effectiveness of GPS monitoring and bail policies for individuals convicted of such serious offenses.