Gilbert police make 3rd arrest in connection with sexual assault investigation

PHOENIX — The Gilbert Police Department made a third arrest Wednesday in connection with a sexual assault investigation.

Police identified the man who was taken into custody as 43-year-old Jose Guzman, adding that the arrest was based on probable cause.

The arrest came the day after Gilbert police asked for the public’s help identifying a person of interest in the investigation.

Guzman was booked into jail on four counts of sexual assault.

Details on the Gilbert sexual assault investigation the man was arrested for

The sexual assault investigation began in December 2025 after a report of alleged long-term sexual abuse and violence, according to police.

In January, authorities arrested the victim’s husband — 38-year-old Austin Nelson — and 41-year-old Evan Torres in connection with the investigation.

Investigators determined that Nelson allegedly drugged his wife and coordinated a multi-person effort online to sexually assault her while she was unconscious. Police added that Nelson recorded multiple instances of assault.

He was arrested by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and booked into jail on charges of unlawfully administering intoxicating liquors, narcotic drug or dangerous drug, voyeurism, unlawful disclosure of nude images and facilitating sexual assault.

Police allege Torres engaged in sexual intercourse with the victim while she was unconscious and unable to consent. He was booked into jail on a sexual assault charge.

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