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Pine Ridge Man Accused of Luring Minor into Sex Act, Possessing Child Pornography
RAPID CITY – A shocking case of child exploitation has come to light in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, with the indictment of 35-year-old Rowland Coomes. According to the U.S. Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell, a federal grand jury has charged Coomes with Enticement of a Minor, Possession of Child Pornography, and Sexual Abuse of a Minor.
Coomes appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Daneta L. Wollmann on April 5, 2023, and pleaded not guilty to the Indictment. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a mandatory minimum of 10 years up to life in custody and/or a $250,000 fine, a mandatory minimum of five years up to life of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund for each count of conviction. Restitution may also be ordered.
The charges relate to Coomes using his cellular phone to entice a minor female to engage in sexual activity in November of 2021. Coomes also possessed child pornography on his social media account. Between March of 2021 and November of 2022, Coomes sexually abused another minor female at Pine Ridge.
The investigation is being conducted by the FBI, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Megan Poppen prosecuting the case. Coomes was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial, with a trial date set for June 13, 2023.
The charges are merely accusations, and Coomes is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. The community is outraged by these allegations, and the FBI is working tirelessly to bring Coomes to justice.
The case highlights the need for increased awareness and vigilance in protecting our children from predators like Coomes. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Stay tuned for further developments in this shocking case of child exploitation.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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