Jayuya Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Child Exploitation

On May 4, 2026, the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico sentenced Juan Edgardo Negrón-Navarro, a 28-year-old resident of Jayuya, to 30 years in prison followed by 20 years of supervised release. Negrón-Navarro was convicted on two counts of sexual exploitation of minors and one count of interstate communications with threats.

Details of the Offenses

According to court documents, between April and May 2023, Negrón-Navarro knowingly employed, used, persuaded, induced, enticed, and coerced a minor, aged between 15 and 16 years, to engage in sexually explicit conduct for the purpose of producing visual depictions of such conduct. These actions constitute violations of federal laws designed to protect minors from sexual exploitation.

Legal Proceedings

Negrón-Navarro was formally indicted on June 26, 2025, and arrested on July 2, 2025. He pleaded guilty to the charges on December 5, 2025. The sentencing was presided over by U.S. District Judge Gina Méndez-Miró, who imposed the 30-year prison term along with the 20-year supervised release period.

Official Statements

U.S. Attorney W. Stephen Muldrow emphasized the commitment of the Department of Justice to protecting minors from sexual exploitation and ensuring that perpetrators face significant consequences for their actions. He highlighted the collaborative efforts of federal and local law enforcement agencies in bringing Negrón-Navarro to justice.

For more detailed information, refer to the original article published by Metro Puerto Rico on May 13, 2026.