Two Los Alamos Residents Charged in Juvenile Sexual Offense Case

Two Los Alamos residents were charged January 10, 2026, in connection with alleged sexual activity involving a juvenile between Dec. 23 and Dec. 29, 2025, according to court filings. Prosecutors filed criminal charges against 35-year-old Shawn Michael Cavasos and 20-year-old Kyrina Deschamps; the complaint identifies the victim as a child in the 13-16 age range.

Cavasos faces multiple felony counts, including criminal sexual penetration of a child aged 13-16, abandonment or abuse of a child, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The affidavit and probable-cause documents filed with the court describe interviews, journal entries and evidence recovered from the juvenile’s phone as the basis for the allegations. The complaint also alleges that Deschamps engaged in sexual relations with the same juvenile and provided illegal drugs.

The filings led to criminal case openings and initial appearances scheduled in January. Court documents filed in connection with the arrests reference conditions of release for the defendants; the docket lists the ongoing procedural steps as the county court moves toward arraignment and pretrial proceedings. Both defendants remain subject to the criminal process, and the usual legal presumption of innocence applies until a court determines otherwise.

For Los Alamos County residents, the case highlights several local implications. First, it underscores the role of law enforcement, child-protective services and the courts in responding to allegations of sexual abuse and drug involvement with minors. Second, the documents point to how digital evidence such as contents of phones and written entries can play a central role in investigations, an important consideration for parents and guardians monitoring young people’s safety online and offline. Finally, the presence of multiple adults implicated in the same allegations reinforces the need for clear community reporting channels and support for affected families.

Officials involved in the investigation relied on established investigative tools documented in the affidavit rather than public comment. The juvenile’s privacy has been protected in court filings, and identifying details about the victim are being withheld to comply with legal protections for minors.

Anyone with information relevant to the case is asked to contact local law enforcement. As the criminal process proceeds in January, residents can expect further court action and public records to detail next steps in prosecution and any conditions imposed by the court.