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Rochester Man Arrested, Charged with Enticing Minor
A shocking crime has unfolded in Rochester, New York, as Jonathan Woody, 30, has been arrested and charged with enticement of a minor. This heinous act has sparked outrage in the community, and Woody now faces the full weight of the law.
According to the complaint, in January 2024, Woody engaged in sexually explicit online and text communications with a 13-year-old minor victim that he met online. On January 2, 2024, Woody paid to transport the child to a hotel in Greece, NY, where he rented a room. While at the hotel, Woody provided alcohol and marijuana, and engaged in sexual acts with the minor victim.
When the minor victim’s family realized that the child was missing from home, 911 was called to initiate a missing person investigation. The minor victim returned home on their own, at which time law enforcement learned of Woody’s interactions with the minor victim. Subsequent investigation led to the identification and arrest of Woody.
The defendant, Jonathan Woody, made an initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark W. Pedersen and was detained. The enticement of a minor charge carries a minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of life, and a $250,000 fine.
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’s Child Exploitation Task Force, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Matthew Miraglia, conducted the investigation that led to Woody’s arrest.
The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
In this case, Jonathan Woody faces severe consequences for his alleged actions. The community is still reeling from the news, and many are left wondering how such a heinous crime could have occurred.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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