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Spokane, Washington\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"LaKoby Don Williams, age 49, of Ellensburg, Washington, was sentenced on one count of attempted Online Enticement. <\/span><\/p>\n

Williams was convicted of this crime on May 14, 2024, following a jury trial.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

U.S. District Judge Thomas O. Rice imposed federal prison sentences of 135 months and 15 years of supervised release.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

According to court documents and information, on July 23, 2022, Williams replied to a decoy Craigslist post as part of an undercover law enforcement operation meant to identify individuals interested in and willing to meet with minors for sex.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

The post indicated that \u201cRebecca\u201d was a 13-year-old prostitute. <\/span><\/p>\n

Over the next three days, Williams called and chatted over text with \u201cRebecca,\u201d who Williams believed to be a minor. <\/span><\/p>\n

During the conversations, Williams discussed \u201cRebecca\u2019s\u201d age, what Williams would pay for sex acts, Williams\u2019s employment as a \u201ccop,\u201d and arrangements to meet \u201cRebecca\u201d at a hotel for sex.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"gavel,<\/p>\n

On July 26, 2022, Williams arrived at the Quality Inn in Othello, Washington, to meet \u201cRebecca.\u201d He was met by law enforcement and arrested. <\/span><\/p>\n

Following a search of Williams and his vehicle, officers located Williams\u2019s Immigration and Customs Enforcement badge, two bottles of generic Viagra, and $4,075 in U.S. currency in a credit union envelope. <\/span><\/p>\n

Williams testified at trial both that he did not believe \u201cRebecca\u201d was a minor and that he was there to rescue a minor. The guilty verdict at trial demonstrated that jurors did not believe Williams\u2019s testimony.<\/span><\/p>\n

\""Goon\u201cMr. Williams knew exactly what he was doing as he attempted to meet a minor for sex.\u201d said Richard A. Collodi, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI\u2019s Seattle field office. \u201cWhat makes this even more despicable is that he was a member of law enforcement, entrusted with protecting the public. Mr. Williams\u2019 actions both endangered our community\u2019s most vulnerable and betrayed the trust endowed to our public safety professionals.\u00a0 Safeguarding children is not only a priority for the FBI but is also one of the more noble tasks we perform.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSexual exploitation of children, human sex trafficking of children, and internet crimes against children often go unnoticed. It is deeply concerning when a member of law enforcement is involved in committing these horrific acts,\u201d said Othello Police Detective Sergeant Brent McFarlane. \u201cSadly, the online world provides criminals with easy access to children. This stark reality underscores the need for proactive and coordinated investigations. This case demonstrates the collaboration between federal and state partners to protect the most vulnerable and hold perpetrators accountable.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Ann Wick.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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