Lakewood police arrested a former Jefferson County Public Schools security guard and pastor for allegedly sexually assaulting a student.

Police arrested 66-year-old Rubel “Tim” Martinez on Aug. 16 after receiving a report from a former Lakewood High School student that Martinez allegedly assaulted her on and off the campus between 2014 and 2016, according to a news release from Lakewood Police.

Following investigations, police found probable cause to arrest Martinez on suspicion of committing sexual assault on a child in a position of trust. He was booked into the Jefferson County Jail and is being held on a $20,000 cash-only bond.

The First Judicial District Attorney’s Office then officially filed a single charge of sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust – pattern of abuse against Martinez on Tuesday.

Martinez worked as a security guard at Lakewood High School and at Jefferson Jr./Sr. High School between 2006 and 2022. He also ran an after-school clown club at Lakewood High School and works as a pastor at Breakthrough Ministries in Dacono.

Police believe that there may be more victims and anyone with information is asked to contact Lakewood Police Detective Boyd at 303-987-7229.