A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City has indicted an undocumented Mexican national, Victor Manuel Sanchez-Chacon, also known as “Speedy,” on multiple federal charges. The 31-year-old, residing in Taylorsville, Utah, faces allegations of sex trafficking a minor, producing child pornography, and various drug and firearm offenses.
Court documents allege that between August 27 and September 1, 2023, Sanchez-Chacon enticed a minor for sexually explicit conduct to produce child sexual abuse material. He is also accused of recruiting a minor for commercial sex acts beginning October 25, 2023.
The South Valley Special Enforcement Team (SET) initiated an investigation into narcotics trafficking to juveniles at Salt Lake Valley high schools between August and December 2024. Sanchez-Chacon was identified as a trafficker during this period. On May 15, 2025, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents and SET task force officers conducted a traffic stop on his vehicle. A search led to the seizure of drugs and other items. A subsequent residential search resulted in the confiscation of firearms, ammunition, and body armor. Immigration records showed that Sanchez-Chacon lacks valid immigration documents.
Sanchez-Chacon is charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, unlawful alien in possession of firearms and ammunition, production of child pornography, among other charges. His initial court appearance is set for July 21 at the Orrin G. Hatch United States District Courthouse.
Acting United States Attorney Felice John Viti announced the indictment. The case involves cooperation from SET task force officers from Taylorsville City Police Department and Draper City Police Department with assistance from HSI and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Assistant United States Attorney Carol A. Dain is prosecuting the case as part of Operation Take Back America—a nationwide initiative by the Department of Justice targeting illegal immigration and transnational criminal organizations—and Project Safe Childhood—aimed at combating child sexual exploitation since its launch in May 2006.
It should be noted that an indictment represents only an allegation; defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt in court.
