HAGÅTÑA, Guam – Raymond T. Tammed, 30, of Piti, Guam, will spend the next decade behind bars after being sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for Attempted Enticement of a Minor, a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2422(b). The former Guam Corrections Officer received the sentence in U.S. District Court, along with five years of supervised release and a $100 mandatory assessment fee. The court also mandated Tammed register as a sex offender in any jurisdiction where he lives, works, or attends school – a lifetime brand for a depraved act.
The case unfolded during a May 2024 internet-based operation conducted by federal investigators targeting predators exploiting children on Guam. The operation utilized undercover agents to lure out those seeking illegal contact with minors. Tammed took the bait, initiating contact with an agent posing as a 13-year-old girl. Despite believing he was communicating with a child, Tammed escalated quickly, sending sexually explicit messages and attempting to arrange an in-person meeting.
The depravity didn’t stop there. Tammed didn’t hesitate to send the undercover agent a selfie and a photograph of his genitals, further cementing his intent. He eventually agreed to meet the agent at the Andersen Air Force Base Visitors Center. Law enforcement was waiting. Tammed was arrested upon arrival, his predatory scheme cut short before any actual harm could be inflicted – though the emotional damage he attempted to cause is immeasurable.
“This case demonstrates the dangers faced by our children during online activity,” stated United States Attorney Shawn N. Anderson. “We will continue these undercover operations to protect our communities from sexual predators. I applaud the efforts of law enforcement in bringing Tammed to justice.” Anderson’s office is clearly prioritizing these cases, and rightly so. The internet provides a shield for monsters, and these operations are vital to tearing that shield down.
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Special Agent in Charge Lucy Cabral-DeArmas echoed that sentiment. “Keeping our children safe from exploitation and abuse is the highest priority. By taking predators like Tammed off the street, we are ensuring the safety of the most vulnerable members of our community,” she said. “HSI will continue to seek justice to keep our children safe with zero tolerance for this heinous crime.” It’s a strong statement, but it needs to be backed by consistent action and resources.
The investigation was a joint effort by Homeland Security Investigations and the Air Force Office of Special Investigations Service, Detachment 602. Assistant United States Attorney Benjamin K. Petersburg prosecuted the case as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in 2006 to combat child sexual exploitation. The program, while well-intentioned, faces constant challenges in keeping pace with the evolving tactics of predators. More funding and interagency cooperation are crucial to truly making a difference. Information on Project Safe Childhood can be found at Justice.gov/PSC.
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Key Facts
- State: Guam
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Sex Crimes|Cybercrime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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