In August 2010, police obtained a search warrant for Sanchez’s Clearfield home and found several guns. Police also searched a storage unit at a business property owned by Olsen and found several other firearms.
Sanchez admitted the firearms were his, according to court records, and that he knew he shouldn’t have any because of his felony history in California. Sanchez pleaded guilty in federal court to possession of three handguns, five rifles, one shotgun and around 1,600 rounds ammunition on July 22, 2011. One charge of marijuana possession was dismissed.
Sanchez was sentenced to five years in federal prison and three years probation. Olsen helped Sanchez hire a lawyer for the case. She also submitted a letter to the court testifying about Sanchez’s good character. The letter noted Olsen and Sanchez had been working to educate students about staying out of gangs.
“What frustrates me is he was in possession of firearms. He wouldn’t have hurt anyone, he liked to go target shooting,” she said. “I can see if he were robbing someone and he had a gun, but he just had (guns) in his house.”
After serving his prison term, Sanchez lived in a halfway house and worked for Olsen at her dog business. He later moved into Olsen’s home.