Nelson Ariel Soto-Sanchez

On or about April 12, 2026, Bloomington Police Department received a report of sexual abuse of a juvenile female victim. The juvenile female victim was identified as A.M. L. [DOB REDACTED], hereinafter "Victim." Victim participated in a forensic interview conducted at CornerHouse, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, MN. During the forensic interview, Victim [NAME REDACTED] had been sexually abused by her step-grandfather, Soto-Sanchez, Nelson Ariel [DOB REDACTED], hereinafter "Defendant," in Bloomington, Hennepin County, MN. Victim [NAME REDACTED] would take Victim's underwear off and touch her vagina with his hands.

Victim disclosed Defendant touched her vagina many times, often in a garage or in a bedroom. Victim further disclosed that she felt pain from Defendant touching her vagina due to Defendant's nails being long, causing scratches on her vagina. Defendant is currently out of custody. Pursuant to Minnesota Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.01, the State is requesting that this case issue as a warrant. Bail is necessary to protect public safety and to ensure Defendant’s reappearance in court.