Tag: attempted_enticement

Pekin Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Attempted Minor Enticement

1 Jul 2026 4:45 p.m. · Source: FBI

Mark Steven Peterson, 42, of Pekin, Illinois, received a 10-year federal prison sentence for attempted enticement of a minor. He engaged in online conversations and traveled to meet a person he believed was a 10-year-old.

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Panama City Man Indicted for Attempted Enticement of a Minor

29 May 2026 3:09 p.m. · Source: FBI

Austen Scott Tucker, 29, of Panama City, Florida, faces federal charges for attempted enticement of a minor. His jury trial is set for July 20, 2026, with potential penalties ranging from 10 years to life imprisonment.

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