Press Release – Human Trafficking Operation

Boulder County, Colo. - On 3/27/2025 and 3/28/2025, the District Attorney’s Office Human Trafficking Unit conducted a Human Trafficking operation at a hotel in the city of Longmont, Colorado in partnership with Homeland Security, Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Longmont Police Department, Aurora Police Department and the Boulder County Computer Forensics Lab. The Human Trafficking Predator Operation focused on identifying and arresting adults who responded to commercial sex advertisements pertaining to illegal activities/violations with minor children, ages 12 and 14. Three adult men were arrested upon their arrival at the location following their solicitation for sex with the minor children. Jesse Spink (DOB: 10/14/85), Diego Lopez-Jiminez (DOB: 8/24/96) and Christian Quinones (DOB: 9/6/88) were all arrested and charged with Criminal Attempt to Commit Human Trafficking of a Minor for Sexual Servitude, a class three felony, and Criminal Attempt to Commit Sexual Assault on a Child, a class five felony.

The District Attorney’s Office is seeking anyone with additional information. We encourage additional victims and witnesses to contact District Attorney Senior Investigator Edna Munoz at 303-441-1355 or District Attorney Senior Investigator Adam String at 303-441-3687. They specialize in human trafficking cases.

Longmont Police Assistant Chief David Moore stated, “Our number one priority is the safety of our citizens and those of our neighboring communities. Working jointly with our partner agencies to protect our children, the most vulnerable in our community, is our priority. I’d like to thank the efforts of our partners and our dedicated police detectives, officers and staff who worked tirelessly to investigate and apprehend the suspects before they could victimize anyone.”

“The successful completion of this joint investigation is a testament to the unwavering dedication and collaboration between our agency and local law enforcement,” said Homeland Security Investigations Denver, Special Agent in Charge Steve Cagen. “This operation sends a clear message—human trafficking has no place in our communities, and we will relentlessly pursue those who seek to exploit others. My deepest gratitude to every officer, investigator, and partner who made this mission a success."

District Attorney Michael Dougherty stated, “The purpose of this Human Trafficking Operation was to stop people who were willing, and attempted, to exploit children. These arrests are a direct result of outstanding efforts and teamwork of the investigators and our partners. We will continue to work tirelessly to ensure the safety of our youth and fighting for the right results in these cases.”

As in every criminal case, these charges are merely an accusation and the

defendants are presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty.