Fr. Mario Arbelaez Olarte
Arrested 5/03, charged with enticing a minor over the internet. Claimed he was doing research. Posed as a 20-year-old. Agreed to meet a 15-year-old boy ; the “boy” was a police officer. Placed on leave, his computer seized. In 9/03 he pled no contest to the criminal charges. Did not show up for sentencing 11/03. Defense attorney said Olarte had returned to his native country of Colombia as part of plea agreement. Prosecutors denied.Judge issued an arrest warrant. On sex offender registry. Laicized 3/31/06. On Salt Lake diocese’s list 12/4/18.
- BA.org Assignment Record
- Diocese of Salt Lake City List 12.04.18
- Deseret News 05.16.03
- Salt Lake Tribune 05.17.03
- Deseret News 05.20.03
- Casper Star Tribune 05.27.03
- Deseret News 05.28.03
- Deseret News 06.03.03
- Associated Press 09.10.03
- Deseret Morning News 09.10.03
- Salt Lake Tribune 11.05.03
- Deseret News 11.07.03
- Chicago Tribune 03.11.12
- Diocese of Salt Lake City List 12.04.18
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