NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)July 29, 2026Hillsborough
Sun Valley Man Convicted of 19 Felony Counts of Child Abuse
A Sun Valley resident, David Moreno, was found guilty of 19 felony charges, including sexual assault and lewd acts against minors, following a trial in Washoe County. The sentencing hearing is scheduled for September 24, 2025, where he faces a potential sentence of up to 15 life terms plus 450 years.
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The conviction concludes a criminal case involving the abuse of two minors over a six-year period, with the defendant now awaiting a sentencing hearing that could result in multiple life sentences.
Key Facts
- David Moreno was found guilty of 19 felony charges.
- The charges include 11 counts of sexual assault on a minor under 14.
- The charges include 4 counts of lewd acts with a minor under 14.
- The charges include 1 count of attempted sexual assault on a minor under 14.
- The defendant was arrested in April 2025 after a victim reported the abuse to a school counselor.
- The abuse occurred over a period of approximately six years.
- Two minors were identified as victims in the case.
- The sentencing hearing is set for September 24, 2025.
- The defendant faces up to 15 life sentences plus 450 additional years if sentences are served consecutively.
Who's Mentioned
locationWashoe County“Jurisdiction where the crimes occurred and the trial took place.”personDavid Moreno“Defendant convicted of 19 felony charges.”personEgan Walker“Judge presiding over the sentencing hearing.”locationSun Valley“Residence of the defendant.”personKristina Rhoades“Deputy District Attorney on the prosecution team.”personChris Hicks“Washoe County District Attorney who announced the verdict.”personPeg Samples“Chief Deputy District Attorney on the prosecution team.”