Kansas Man Pleads Guilty to Transporting Minor for Sex
A registered sex offender from Kansas has pleaded guilty to picking up a 16-year-old girl in Virginia and taking her across state lines to have sex with him, according to the United States Attorney for the District of Kansas.
Logan Viquesney, 21, of Kansas City, Kansas, pleaded guilty to one count of interstate transportation of a minor to engage in sexual activity. In his plea, he admitted that he communicated with the victim over the internet while she was staying with her grandparents in Virginia.
On May 30, 2016, the victim was reported missing from her grandparents’ home. Investigators learned that Viquesney had driven to Virginia, picked up the girl, and taken her with him on a trip that took them from Virginia to Maryland, Illinois, Missouri and Kansas. While on the trip, Viquesney had sex with the girl.
Viquesney was arrested after he arrived in Kansas City, Kansas, with the girl.
Sentencing is set for July 31. Both parties have agreed to recommend a sentence of 15 years in federal prison.
U.S. Attorney Tom Beall commended the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department, the Lenexa Police Department, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, the FBI and Assistant U.S. Attorney Kim Flannigan for their work on the case.
This case is a stark reminder of the dangers of online predators and the importance of vigilance in protecting our children.
The case number is 16-20022-01-SAG.
Key Facts
- State: Kansas
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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