Poughkeepsie man sentenced for attempted enticement

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- United States District Judge Anne Nardacci sentenced a Poughkeepsie man to 15 years in prison for attempted enticement of a minor and child exploitation images on Thursday. Aaron W. Scott, 28, was sentenced after he pleaded guilty to trying to coerce an 11-year-old into sexual activity.

Scott admitted that between April 1 and June 14, 2022, he sent sexually explicit messages to someone he believed was an 11-year-old girl, attempting to entice the child. He also admitted he traveled to Warren County on June 14 to meet and engage with the child.

Police arrested Scott on June 14 after he arrived at the place where he intended to meet the child and was in possession of child exploitation images. Once Scott's sentence has been fulfilled, he will be required to register as a sex offender.

Additionally, Judge Nardacci ordered Scott to 25 years of probation when he finishes his sentence. He will also pay $3,000 in restitution to the victim and forfeit the devices that had the child exploitation images.