A man from St. Louis County has admitted to meeting a 14-year-old with the intent of engaging in sexual activity. Yeison Perdomo, aged 30, pleaded guilty to one count of coercion and enticement of a minor.
According to Perdomo's plea agreement, he met the victim on a dating website in February 2024. The victim initially claimed she was 20 years old, later saying she was 15, and eventually stating she was "not yet" 15. Between February 28 and March 8, they exchanged over 8,000 text messages discussing plans to meet for sexual activity. Perdomo, who is unlawfully residing in the United States as a citizen of Spain, also mentioned marriage as a means to gain legal residency once the victim turned 18.
On March 8, Perdomo picked up the victim from school and took her to his home in Berkeley, Missouri. When she did not return home, her family reported her missing. The Chesterfield Police Department identified Perdomo’s vehicle and located him at his residence. Early on March 9, officers from Berkeley and Chesterfield police found Perdomo and the victim hiding under a blanket in his vehicle's backseat. Despite resisting police commands initially, Perdomo was removed from the vehicle by force. The victim informed police that they had engaged in sexual activity.
Both parties have agreed to recommend a sentence of ten years imprisonment for Perdomo at his sentencing scheduled for September 18. He will be required to register as a sex offender and is likely to face deportation following his release.
The investigation involved the Chesterfield Police Department, Berkeley Police Department, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations. Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Hayes is handling prosecution duties.
This case is part of Project Safe Childhood—a nationwide initiative launched by the Department of Justice in May 2006 aimed at combating child sexual exploitation and abuse through coordinated efforts across federal, state, and local agencies.
For more information about Project Safe Childhood initiatives or resources available for victims or their families visit www.justice.gov/psc.
