A Winnemucca man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison and an additional 10 years of supervised release for transporting a minor across state lines for sexual purposes. The sentencing was handed down by United States District Judge Miranda M. Du.
Court documents show that between December 31, 2024, and January 2, 2025, Tyler Monson communicated with a 15-year-old girl from Littleton, Colorado via Snapchat. Monson misrepresented his age as 16 and claimed to live in Colorado. The two exchanged nude photos, and Monson sent the victim $2,000 through Venmo before arranging to meet her in person.
Monson traveled from Nevada to Colorado with the intent of engaging in sexual activity with the minor. He then transported her back to Nevada, during which time he sexually assaulted her multiple times.
Monson pleaded guilty to one count of transportation of a minor with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity.
Acting United States Attorney Sigal Chattah for the District of Nevada and Special Agent in Charge Christopher S. Delzotto for the FBI Las Vegas Division announced the sentence. The investigation involved cooperation among several agencies including the FBI, Elko County Sheriff’s Office, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, and assistance from the Winnemucca Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Megan Rachow prosecuted the case.
The case is part of Project Safe Childhood, an initiative launched by the Department of Justice in May 2006 aimed at combating child sexual exploitation and abuse by coordinating efforts among federal, state, and local agencies. More information about Project Safe Childhood can be found at www.justice.gov/psc.
The public is encouraged to report any information regarding physical or online exploitation of children by calling the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or submitting tips online at tips.fbi.gov.
