JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A Jacksonville man has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly attempting to entice a 13-year-old into sexual activity.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, 37-year-old Jerry Alexander Cobb used his cellphone and the internet between July 18 and August 1 to communicate with someone he believed was a child.
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Authorities said Cobb arranged to meet the child and was arrested by FBI agents when he showed up.
Court documents state Cobb repeatedly asked the undercover agent, who posed as a 13-year-old, about sneaking out, being a virgin, and suggested getting a hotel room. He also allegedly asked for an explicit photo.
If convicted, Cobb faces a minimum of 10 years in federal prison, up to life, and possible lifetime supervised release.
Officials said the case is part of Project Safe Childhood, a national Department of Justice initiative to combat child exploitation.
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