S. Lane Tucker, U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney's Office District of Alaska
A former employee of the U.S. Postal Service in Anchorage has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, followed by 20 years of supervised release, for attempting to entice and coerce a minor. William Feltovic, aged 37, engaged in explicit conversations with an undercover officer posing as a 13-year-old boy on a social media platform on August 22, 2024.
The communication quickly shifted to text messages where Feltovic requested the "boy's" age and pictures after being informed he was communicating with a minor. He arranged to meet the supposed child at a motel in downtown Anchorage. Upon arrival at the location, Feltovic was arrested by law enforcement officers as he attempted to enter the room.
A search of Feltovic’s cell phone revealed over 110 images and more than 50 videos containing child sexual abuse material involving infants, toddlers, and prepubescent children.
U.S. Attorney Michael J. Heyman for the District of Alaska commented on the case stating: “Mr. Feltovic used an online messaging service to groom and prey on what he thought was a 13-year-old boy to fulfill his perverse desire for sexual gratification with a minor.”
Matthew Murphy, Acting Special Agent in Charge from ICE Homeland Security Investigations Seattle added: “This sentencing reflects HSI’s commitment...to target and identify those who prey on children.”
Colonel Maurice Hughes from the Alaska State Troopers emphasized their dedication to protecting children: “This case is a stark reminder that predators will go to great lengths...but we will go farther to stop them.”
The investigation was conducted by Homeland Security Investigations with assistance from Alaska State Troopers and USPS Office of Inspector General. Assistant U.S. Attorney Chris Schroeder prosecuted the case under Project Safe Childhood—a nationwide initiative aimed at combating child exploitation initiated by the Department of Justice in May 2006.
