Colorado Springs police arrest man in connection to child sexual abuse cases dating back 35 years
Police are investigating a man accused of multiple sex crimes against children that took place over the last three decades.
The Colorado Springs Police Department was dispatched to the 900th block of East Fountain Boulevard on December 12, for a preliminary investigation. When they arrived at the scene, the Colorado Springs Police Department’s Crimes Against Children’s Unit was called with accusations of a 67-year-old man coming in sexual contact with a juvenile victim.
That man was later identified as Joseph Davis of Colorado Springs. Davis is currently in custody for sexual assault on a child.
After an investigation, detectives determined Davis was also sexually abusing other children inside the home. It’s abuse that stretched back to at least 35 years.
According to police, Davis has lived near a local school, community center, and park that was frequently visited by juveniles. Detectives are now asking the public to come forward with any information they may have regarding these cases.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Colorado Springs Police Department at (719) 444-7000. You can also contact the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (719) 634-STOP.
