Jonathan Woody, Coercion and Enticement of a Minor, New York 2024

Jonathan Woody, a 31-year-old Rochester man, has pleaded guilty to coercion and enticement of a minor, a charge that carries a minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum penalty of life, and a $250,000 fine.

According to prosecutors, Woody engaged in sexually explicit online and text communications with a 13-year-old child he met on social media in January 2024. The child’s family called 911 after realizing the child was missing from home, and law enforcement learned of Woody’s interactions with the child.

A subsequent investigation by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Greece Police Department, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Child Exploitation Task Force resulted in the identification and arrest of Woody.

The plea is a result of an investigation by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, under the direction of Sheriff Todd Baxter, the Greece Police Department, under the direction of Chief Michael Wood, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Child Exploitation Task Force, under the direction of Acting Special Agent-in-Charge Mark Grimm.

Woody’s sentencing is scheduled for October 30, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. before U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa.

The case against Woody highlights the dangers of online predators and the importance of vigilance in protecting children from exploitation.

Jonathan Woody, a 31-year-old Rochester man, will face the consequences of his actions in court. His guilty plea is a step towards justice for the victim and a reminder of the severity of the crime.

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