ALAMOSA, Colo. (KOAA) — The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) in Colorado, in collaboration with the Alamosa County Sheriff's Office (ACSO), is conducting a large-scale, multi-agency manhunt for Paul Sandoval near Blanca Peak.

He's currently wanted for felony Sexual Assault of a Child and other charges.

Back on March 15, 2021, Sandoval allegedly sexually assaulted a minor. On March 19, the ACSO issued a warrant for his arrest, but he fled and disappeared into the mountains after learning about the warrant.

In August 2021, he was identified back in the area after breaking into a car and a home in Alamosa.

Authorities believe that Sandoval is hiding along trails leading to the top of Blanca Peak in the southwest part of the mountain.

They've confirmed that he's armed with a rifle. He was las

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