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Sergio Gomez, 22, was detained on Thursday, July 18, New Jersey's U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said in a news release. He was federally indicted on Wednesday, July 17 for enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity, transportation of a minor to engage in sexual activity, and kidnapping.
According to the indictment, Gomez, also known as “Abner Abigail Chub-Choc,” used the internet and a cellphone to entice the 14-year-old girl to have sex with him. He arrived in Cape May County on Sunday, July 30, 2023, and brought the teen to Georgia.
The girl was reported missing to Middle Township police at around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 30. FBI agents found the girl safely in the Atlanta suburb of Acworth, Georgia, shortly after midnight on Thursday, Aug. 3.
A man named Yester Montecillos-Vazquez was also charged in the case. After their arrests, both men were charged with second-degree luring a child and conspiracy to lure a child.
If convicted, Gomez faces between 10 years and life in prison, along with at least a $250,000 fine.
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