FORT COLLINS, Colo. — On April 2, 2025, John R. Fischer, 50, was arrested by Fort Collins Police Services (FCPS) following an investigation into a sexual trafficking case involving minors. Fischer, who is also on parole for a prior case in Fort Collins, was charged with multiple serious crimes, including human trafficking and sexual assault.
The investigation was initiated on March 6, 2025, after the Larimer County Department of Human Services notified FCPS of a potential sexual trafficking case. Detectives discovered that Fischer had been providing alcohol, methamphetamine, and cocaine to minors over a period of about one month. Additionally, Fischer engaged in sexual activities with at least one minor victim, offering cash and clothing in exchange.
Following the investigation, Fischer was booked into Larimer County Jail on the following charges:
Class 4 Felony – Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor (3 Counts)
Class 2 Felony – Human Trafficking of a Minor for Sexual Servitude (1 Count)
On April 4, 2025, additional charges were filed against Fischer:
Class 1 Felony – Distribution of a Controlled Substance to a Minor, Schedule II (2 Counts)
Class 4 Felony – Sexual Assault (2 Counts)
Class 2 Felony – Pandering of a Child (1 Count)
Assistant Chief Frank Barrett, who oversees the FCPS Criminal Investigations Division, emphasized the importance of protecting vulnerable individuals in the community: “It is vital we protect those most vulnerable in our society and ensure they can thrive in our community without fear of abuse or exploitation,” Barrett stated.
Fischer is currently on parole from a previous case in Fort Collins that also involved juveniles. The police have not released additional information regarding that case, but they have urged anyone with information about Fischer or potential additional victims to come forward.
Detectives are asking anyone who may have had contact with Fischer or knows of any juveniles who may have been victimized to contact Criminalist Laura Knudsen at 970-222-2497.
It is important to note that charges are merely accusations by law enforcement, and all suspects must be presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
