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WORDS BYLINE: Sarah McCann
An alleged pervert has dramatically collapsed in court after being told he could spend a staggering 100 years behind bars for child sexual exploitation charges, sparking chaos in the courtroom.
Joshua James Lozano, who works cleaning surgical equipment at an Arizona medical facility, faced a Phoenix courtroom on Friday, after a police probe into shocking child exploitation allegations.
Lozano was arrested on September 10 after detectives were tipped off by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, who reported that vile content was being accessed through Lozano’s internet service provider between April and May 2026, prompting officers to launch an investigation into his online activity.
Police issued search warrants, quickly tracing an account, phone number and IP address directly back to Lozano, who has lived in Glendale, Arizona with his wife for eight years, linking him to the disturbing material.
Lozano was arrested last Thursday, Fox 10 reported, with the 42-year-old appearing for his initial hearing early on Friday morning, where the severity of the charges against him were laid out.
Prosecutors demanded a hefty $150,000 bail for the alleged offender, stressing safety concerns for local youth alleging that Lozano was communicating with underage minors online.
Lozano was told he potentially faced 10 consecutive felony counts of sexual exploitation of a minor - a combination that could add up to a staggering 100 year sentence if he is convicted of all charges.
There were dramatic scenes as Lozano collapsed at the podium upon hearing that each count carries a potential 10 year sentence to be served consecutively, meaning the alleged predator could face a jaw-dropping sentence of 100 years behind bars.
The hearing was abruptly halted as medics rushed to revive the 42-year-old, before he was hauled back to police custody. The medical emergency forced the judge to legally recess the proceeding past the standard 24-hour deadline citing extraordinary circumstances.
Michael Tamou, Lozano’s attorney, appealed to the court to slash his client’s bail charges to $50,000 considering his local community ties, despite his prior arrest history of driving under the influence and driving on a suspended license.
This plea was swiftly rejected, with the judge setting Lozano’s bond at $150,000.
Even if the hospital worker does post bail, he is still banned from contacting minors, being in possession of a smartphone or accessing the internet and will be required to wear an electronic monitor.
For now Lozano remains in custody and is set to reappear in court for a further hearing on September 21.