Ricky Junior O. Quichocho, 37, from Dededo, Guam, has been sentenced by the U.S. District Court of Guam on February 4, 2025, to 10 years’ imprisonment for Attempted Enticement of a Minor, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2422(b).
The court also ordered five years of supervised release following imprisonment and a mandatory $100 special assessment fee.
Quichocho was ordered to register with the Sex Offender Registry anywhere he resides, is employed, or is in school.
In May of 2024, the Air Force Office of Special Investigation and Homeland Security Investigations conducted a joint undercover operation to identify and target individuals who were seeking to contact and engage in sexual activity with minor children.
Agents created multiple personas on several social networking applications and posted them in online forums.
On May 7, 2024, Ricky Junior O. Quichocho, a civilian employee of a military contractor, initiated contact with the undercover persona. Even though the undercover persona said she was 13 years old, Quichocho continued communication and stated he was interested in “sexual fun.”
Throughout the month, Quichocho continued text messages of a sexual nature, indicating various sex acts he wanted to do with the undercover persona.
On June 10, 2024, after an agreement to meet with the minor at the Anderson Air Force Base Visitor Control Center parking lot, Quichocho instead was met by the Air Force Office of Special Investigations Special Agents.
In a subsequent interview, Quichocho admitted to his conduct.
A forensic analysis of Quichocho’s cellphone confirmed text messages and photographs sent to the undercover persona.
“Interagency partnerships are the key to fighting child exploitation,” stated United States Attorney Anderson. “This case is another reminder of the dangers faced by children during online activity. We will continue to target offenders who prey on this vulnerable segment of our communities. I applaud HSI and AFOSI in bringing Quichocho to justice.”
“HSI utilises partnerships with agencies, including AFOSI, to protect our communities from child predators. By working together, HSI ensures resources are utilised most effectively to seek out and apprehend those who intend to harm our most vulnerable community members,” said Special Agent in Charge Lucy Cabral-DeArmas.
“AFOSI will continue to work alongside our law enforcement partners to root out criminal behaviour that threatens the mission, equipment and people of the Department of the Air Force,” said Special Agent Eric Beebe, Commander of AFOSI Detachment 602. “We are dedicated to protecting our Airmen, their families, and the broader Guam community, as Operation Island Fever showcased.”
