Arapahoe County police are asking potential victims of a 23-year-old man to come forward following his arrest for allegedly sexually assaulting a child.  

Investigators from the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office arrested Hayden Caudle on Sept. 19 at his home in Castle Rock, according to a Sept. 21 news release.

The sheriff’s office said Caudle faces the following charges:

• Sexual assault on a child – consensual
• First degree contributing to the delinquency of a minor 
• Criminal extortion – threat injure reputation 
• Pandering of a child – knowingly arranging 
• Sexual exploitation of children 

Caudle allegedly met his victim through social media, according to the release.

The username he allegedly used on Snapchat was: hayden_scott77. His alleged username on Instagram was e_nj__oy.

The sheriff’s office said investigators believe there could be other victims. Investigators are asking anyone who may be a victim of Caudle to call the tip line at 720-874-8477. 

Caudle was booked into the Arapahoe County Detention Center on a $250,000 cash surety bond, according to the release. 

The sheriff’s office said the case is open and active, and that no further information will be released. It also noted that a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. 

Support for sexual assault survivors

The Colorado Division of Criminal Justice defines sexual assault as a crime that “encompasses a wide range of sexual acts perpetrated against an individual without their consent.”

A child cannot consent to any form of sexual activity, per the anti-sexual violence organization Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, also called RAINN. 

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 50% of women and almost one in three men have experienced sexual violence involving physical contact during their lifetime. 

RAINN explains on its website that the recovery process from sexual assault or abuse looks different for each person. Those interested in getting more information and resources can visit rainn.org

The organization also operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline, which offers confidential, 24/7 support. To contact the hotline, call (800) 656-4673 or visit the online chat hotline at hotline.rainn.org/online. 

Correction: This headline was changed to reflect that deputies from the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office made the arrest.