KINGWOOD, W.Va. — A Bruceton Mills resident is facing multiple charges related to sexual misconduct with juveniles after an investigation that started in West Virginia and ended in California with the arrest.
Stephen David Seeger, 45, has been indicted for coercion and enticement of a minor for sex and child pornography.
Seeger allegedly communicated with a 13-year-old girl online and persuaded her to produce sexually explicit images and videos. Seeger had contact with another victim, a 15-year-old female, from whom he also requested images and videos.
“This case serves as a reminder to parents to be vigilant in monitoring their children’s online activity,” said United States Attorney Ihlenfeld. “Tonight is a good night to look at your child’s phone and determine if they are in contact with anyone who could cause them harm.”
Seeger was arrested in California and will be extradited back to West Virginia to face the charges and if convicted he could be sentenced to up to 30 years in federal prison.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, West Virginia State Police, and the Preston County Sheriff’s Office conducted the investigation.