MEDFORD, Ore. – The classroom wasn’t enough for Edward Hernandez-Corchado. The 27-year-old Portland high school teacher is now facing a decade behind bars after a sting operation exposed his predatory behavior. Hernandez-Corchado was sentenced today to 120 months in federal prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, for attempting to entice and coerce a minor online.
The case unfolded last November as part of an ongoing investigation by the Bend Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) into online child exploitation. An officer, posing as a 15-year-old on Snapchat, engaged with Hernandez-Corchado. Court documents reveal the teacher quickly devolved into sexually explicit communication with the undercover officer, believing he was corresponding with a child. The pair allegedly made plans for a meeting in Bend.
On November 11, 2022, Hernandez-Corchado made the trip to Bend, only to be met by law enforcement. The arrest didn’t just uncover the planned meeting; Hernandez-Corchado confessed to a pattern of disturbing behavior. He admitted to regularly communicating with underage girls online, possessing child pornography, and having previously engaged in sexual conduct with two minors in the Salem, Oregon area. The initial charge was enticing a minor, but a federal grand jury later indicted him on attempted coercion and enticement.
Hernandez-Corchado pleaded guilty to the single charge on January 8, 2024, ending a legal battle that exposed a dark side hidden beneath the facade of an educator. Assistant U.S. Attorney Judith R. Harper prosecuted the case, highlighting the seriousness of online predation and the dedication to protecting vulnerable children. This wasn’t a spontaneous act; it was a calculated attempt to exploit a minor, and the sentence reflects that.
This case is part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in 2006 to combat the escalating epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Authorities urge anyone with information about the physical or online exploitation of children to contact HSI at (866) 347-2423 or submit a tip online at report.cybertip.org. Remember, child pornography isn’t just imagery – it’s documentation of horrific crimes against children, and each view retraumatizes the victims.
The grim reality of these cases demands vigilance. Resources are available to help protect children and bring perpetrators to justice. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, visit www.justice.gov/psc. And for support and information regarding missing and exploited children, visit the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at www.missingkids.org. This sentence serves as a stark warning: preying on children will not be tolerated.
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Key Facts
- State: Oregon
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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