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Tucson Woman Sentenced to 10 Years for Coercing Minor
A Virginia woman has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for coercing and enticing a minor in Tucson, Arizona.
Sara Belen Coltz, 38, of Norfolk, Virginia was sentenced by U.S. District Judge John C. Hinderaker to 120 months in prison, followed by a lifetime term of supervised release. Coltz will be required to register as a sexual offender.
The crime occurred in late 2017 through mid-2018 when Coltz used a computer to communicate with the victim, who was under the age of 18. During these communications, Coltz chatted with the victim about sexual acts she wanted to perform.
The case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006.
The Tucson Police Department conducted the investigation in this case, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Erica L. Seger, District of Arizona, Tucson handled the prosecution.
Coltz pleaded guilty to coercion and enticement of a minor. She is currently serving her 10-year sentence in prison.
Key Facts
- State: Arizona
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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