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NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)September 4, 2026Hillsborough

Prosecutors charge Numan Enoc Santos-Amaya in 2024 Carbondale sexual assault case

Authorities have filed five felony charges against Numan Enoc Santos-Amaya for a 2024 sexual assault in Carbondale. The suspect, who was identified via a tip from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, has since been deported to El Salvador by federal immigration officials.

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Why It Matters

The filing of charges marks a significant development in a 2024 criminal investigation that caused widespread concern among Carbondale residents regarding community safety.

Key Facts

  • Five felony charges were filed against Numan Enoc Santos-Amaya on August 26, 2026.
  • The suspect is a 29-year-old male.
  • The sexual assault occurred on November 2, 2024, at a residence in Carbondale.
  • The survivor was 82 years old at the time of the incident.
  • The suspect was identified while being held by ICE in Louisiana for unrelated federal offenses.
  • The suspect has been deported to El Salvador by immigration authorities.
  • It is currently unclear if there is a legal mechanism to return the suspect to Colorado for trial.
  • The investigation involved DNA evidence collected at the scene.
  • A community meeting held on November 4, 2024, was attended by approximately 300 people in person and 500 via Zoom.
  • The suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Who's Mentioned

organizationAspen Hope Center“Support organization involved in the case”personKirk Wilson“Carbondale Police Chief”organizationColorado Bureau of Investigation“State agency that provided the tip leading to identification”organizationCarbondale Police Department“Local law enforcement agency investigating the case”organizationICE“Federal agency that held the suspect in Louisiana”organizationNinth Judicial District Attorney's Office“Office that filed the criminal charges”personNuman Enoc Santos-Amaya“Suspect charged with sexual assault”