Bear, Delaware resident Darius Matylewich, 27, has pleaded guilty in federal court to coercing an 11-year-old girl from New Jersey to travel to Delaware for sex. The case, which was investigated by the FBI, New Castle County Police, and Wayne Township New Jersey Police, is a stark reminder of the dangers of online predators.
According to court documents, Matylewich met the 11-year-old victim on the internet and communicated with her through online video games and social media platforms. He then coerced her into traveling to his home in Bear, Delaware, where he engaged in sex acts with her. A subsequent investigation revealed that Matylewich had been using his iPhone to covertly record conversations, videos, and images of the victim, which he stored in a hidden folder on his Apple Photos app.
U.S. Attorney David C. Weiss stated, “My office is dedicated to protecting children from those, like the defendant, who prey on the innocent and vulnerable on the internet. I urge families to be wary of sharing information with online strangers to avoid individuals like the defendant.” Weiss also commended the diligent work of the FBI, New Castle County Police, and Wayne Township Police for their swift work in bringing Matylewich to justice.
Special Agent in Charge William J. DelBagno of the FBI’s Baltimore Field Office added, “Darius Matylewich is a child predator whose sick and abhorrent behavior took advantage of an innocent girl, who now has significant healing ahead of her. Unequivocally, our community is safer with Matylewich behind bars, locked away where he can no longer victimize anyone else’s child.”
The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Michelle Thurstlic-O’Neill and Kevin P. Pierce. The investigation involved the FBI’s Delaware Violent Crime and Safe Streets Taskforce, as well as the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office, Wayne Township New Jersey Police Department, New Castle County Police Department, and the U.S. Marshals Service.
Matylewich is scheduled to be sentenced on May 18, 2024. His plea agreement calls for a sentence of at least 30 years in prison. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: Delaware
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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