A Lehigh County man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for child exploitation offenses. George “Travis” Woodfield, 41, of Macungie, Pennsylvania, received the sentence from United States District Judge Joseph F. Leeson Jr. on charges of transporting a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity and accessing child pornography with intent to view it. In addition to his prison term, Woodfield was ordered to serve lifetime supervised release and pay $12,000 in restitution.
Woodfield was indicted by a federal grand jury in December last year and pleaded guilty in March. According to court documents and statements made by the defendant, Woodfield drove an 11-year-old child across state lines for an overnight trip to New York City in November 2018 with the intention of engaging in sexual activity. During that trip, he sexually abused the child at their hotel. Between September 2015 and July 2024, Woodfield also accessed numerous images depicting children being sexually abused.
“Woodfield didn’t just view images of child sexual abuse, he sought out sex with a child,” said U.S. Attorney Metcalf. “The sexual exploitation of children causes unthinkable harm. While prosecuting a predator like Woodfield can’t undo that damage, his prison sentence prevents him from causing further harm and provides his victim justice.”
Wayne A. Jacobs, Special Agent in Charge of FBI Philadelphia, stated: “The exploitation of children remains among the most heinous crimes we investigate. Let today’s sentencing send a message: if you prey upon our most vulnerable, you will be found and you will be brought to justice. This case is a powerful testament to the unwavering dedication of the personnel in our Allentown Resident Agency and our law enforcement partners, who work tirelessly to protect our children and ensure those who harm them are held accountable.”
This prosecution is part of Project Safe Childhood, a national initiative launched by the Department of Justice in May 2006 aimed at fighting child sexual exploitation through coordinated efforts between federal, state, and local agencies. More information about this program can be found at https://www.projectsafechildhood.gov/.
The investigation involved FBI Philadelphia’s Allentown Resident Agency and FBI Richmond offices with support from CEOS’s High-Tech Investigations Unit. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Rebecca J. Kulik along with CEOS Senior Trial Attorney Jennifer Toritto Leonardo and CEOS Trial Attorney Jessica L. Urban.
