Spearfish Man Sentenced for Attempted Enticement of a Minor Using the Internet
Nicholaus Tripp, a 29-year-old resident of Spearfish, South Dakota, was sentenced to 10 years of imprisonment and 10 years of supervised release for Attempted Enticement of a Minor Using the Internet. The sentence was handed down on February 9, 2018, by Chief Judge Jeffrey L. Viken, U.S. District Court.
The crime was committed on January 10, 2017, when Tripp posted an ad on Craigslist, attempting to arrange a meeting with someone he believed to be the mother of two girls, ages 13 and 15. In reality, the person he was communicating with was an undercover law enforcement agent.
Tripp’s actions were uncovered by the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, which led to his arrest and subsequent prosecution. Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah B. Collins handled the case.
The defendant was immediately remanded to the custody of the United States Marshals Service following the sentencing. As part of the sentence, Tripp was also ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
The case serves as a reminder of the dangers of online predators and the importance of law enforcement agencies working to protect children from exploitation. The Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force continues to work tirelessly to prevent such crimes and bring perpetrators to justice.
Nicholaus Tripp’s sentence highlights the severity of the crime and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their actions. The 10-year imprisonment and 10 years of supervised release are a testament to the seriousness with which the court views Attempted Enticement of a Minor Using the Internet.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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