OAKLAND, CA – John Vicencio Vinoya, 48, of Richmond, California, is headed to federal prison for six years after pleading guilty to attempted receipt of child pornography. U.S. Attorney David L. Anderson and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Special Agent in Charge Tatum King announced the sentence handed down by the Honorable Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr. today. The sentence includes a staggering twenty years of supervised release following his incarceration.
The case, which began to unravel in July 2018, revealed a predatory pattern of behavior. Vinoya, then 46, targeted a 14-year-old girl via text message. When he learned she was preparing to shower, he brazenly requested a “half body pic,” admitting he hoped to receive a nude photograph – material that would unequivocally constitute child pornography. This wasn’t a fleeting thought; it was a calculated attempt to exploit a minor.
The depravity didn’t stop there. Two weeks later, Vinoya flooded the girl’s phone with sexually explicit messages, relentlessly attempting to persuade her into sexual activity. The investigation revealed his intentions escalated to a physical meeting. On August 2, 2018, Vinoya drove to the minor’s home, timing his arrival to coincide with what he believed was the absence of her parents. He arrived prepared, carrying condoms and lubricating oil – clear evidence of premeditation.
Fortunately, law enforcement intervened before Vinoya could carry out his sickening plan. Officers from the El Cerrito Police Department stopped him as he approached the minor’s residence. He was subsequently indicted by a federal grand jury on December 13, 2018, initially charged with online enticement of a minor, a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2422(b). He ultimately pled guilty to a more fitting charge: a violation of 18 U.S.C §§ 2252(a)(2) and (b), attempted receipt of child pornography.
Vinoya has been cooling his heels in custody since his arrest on August 2, 2018. Assistant U.S. Attorney Katherine Lloyd-Lovett, with assistance from Kay Konopaske, skillfully prosecuted the case. This conviction is a direct result of the collaborative work of the El Cerrito Police Department, the Silicon Valley Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). They worked tirelessly to bring this predator to justice.
This sentence sends a clear message: exploiting children will not be tolerated. The Grimy Times will continue to relentlessly report on these horrific crimes and the individuals who perpetrate them. While six years is a start, it doesn’t erase the trauma inflicted upon this victim. The twenty years of supervised release will hopefully prevent Vinoya from repeating this behavior, but vigilance remains paramount.
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Key Facts
- State: California
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Sex Crimes|Cybercrime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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