Charges filed after alleged sexual assault in MSSU dorm room

A Butterfield man was charged with sodomy today after allegedly assaulting a woman in a Missouri Southern State University dormitory room December 9.

An arrest warrant was issued for Louie Sanchez (DOB 2001) with bond set at $3,000 cash or $2,500 surety.

The probable cause statement, which was filed in Jasper County Circuit Court, detailed the allegation against Sanchez.

On December 10, 2025, Officer Poe #836 responded to a report of sexual assault involving Victim 1
and LS. Victim 1 reported that on December 9, 2025, after LS drove her back to her dorm following
a final exam, she was ill, running a fever, and believed she had COVID. 

She stated she informed LS she was sick; however, he entered her dorm room after stating he did not care. Victim 1 reported that while inside her room, LS intentionally touched her vaginal area underneath her clothing. She stated she repeatedly told him to stop and that he should not be doing that. 

Victim 1 said the contact continued for several hours. She reported feeling physically weak, feverish, and hallucinating, and stated she was unable to physically resist due to her illness. Victim 1 further stated she felt unable to refuse LS entry or contact due to prior incidents in which he threatened self-harm when she set boundaries. She reported no penetration occurred, describing the contact as “just shy of it.” 

Victim 1 declined a forensic exam but stated she wished to pursue charges. She reported this was not the first instance of LS touching her in a sexual manner without consent. Contact was attempted with LS by
phone. LS terminated the call after contact was made.

The case was investigated by the Missouri Southern State University Police Department.