Jeffrey Locke Slinn, Enticement of Minor and Obscenity, Rhode Island 2023

A Warwick man who used multiple online accounts to communicate with underage girls, including an 11-year-old in New Jersey, has been sentenced to federal prison for attempting to entice a minor to engage in sexual activity and for transmitting obscene material to a minor.

Jeffrey Locke Slinn, 43, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Melissa R. DuBose to 15 years' imprisonment, to be followed by 15 years of supervised release. Slinn pleaded guilty on October 30, 2023, to attempted enticement of a minor and transfer of obscene material to a minor.

According to court documents, in July 2023, Slinn engaged in a series of sexually explicit online communications with an 11-year-old girl in New Jersey, attempting to entice her to engage in sexual conduct and exchanged sexually explicit images and videos with her.

Slinn was arrested on October 26, 2023, charged by way of a federal criminal complaint with attempted enticement of a minor and transfer of obscene material to a minor.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Julie M. White. The matter was investigated by the FBI, the Ocean Township, New Jersey, Police Department, and the Warwick, Rhode Island, Police Department.

Warwick, Rhode Island resident Jeffrey Locke Slinn's crimes are a stark reminder of the dangers of online predators and the importance of monitoring children's online activities. The sentence handed down by Judge DuBose is a just outcome for the victims and serves as a warning to others who would engage in such heinous behavior.

As a community, it is essential that we work together to prevent child exploitation and protect our children from online predators. The Grimy Times will continue to report on cases like this to raise awareness and keep our readers informed.

Mandatory facts: Defendant - Jeffrey Locke Slinn, Crime - Enticement of Minor and Obscenity, City and State - Warwick, Rhode Island, Date - October 30, 2023 (sentencing), Sentence - 15 years' imprisonment and 15 years of supervised release.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ri/pr/warwick-man-sentenced-federal-prison-enticement-minor-and-obscenity