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Ex-soldier pleads guilty to child exploitation in El Paso, Alaska
By Jocelyn Flores at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A former U.S. Army soldier who lived in El Paso pleaded guilty to child exploitation crimes in Texas and Alaska, according to a news release by the Department of Justice on Wednesday, June 24. Seth Herrera, 36, pleaded guilty to child exploitation crimes, including attemp...
Key takeaway Army soldier who lived in El Paso pleaded guilty to child exploitation crimes in Texas and Alaska, according to a news release by the Department of Justice on Wednesday, June 24.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The guilty plea of Seth Herrera, a former U.S. Army soldier, to child exploitation crimes has significant implications for the El Paso community. As a city with a strong military presence, El Paso must ensure that its residents, particularly children, are protected from predators like Herrera. The fact that Herrera's crimes spanned multiple states, including Texas and Alaska, raises concerns about the ability of law enforcement to track and prosecute offenders who may be mobile or have access to resources that facilitate their crimes. El Paso's law enforcement agencies and social services must be vigilant in identifying and supporting victims of child exploitation, and in collaborating with federal authorities to bring perpetrators to justice. The community should also be aware of the warning signs of child exploitation and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- A former U.S. Army soldier who lived in El Paso pleaded guilty to child exploitation crimes in Texas and Alaska, according to a news release by the Department of Justice on Wednesday, June 24. Seth Herrera, 36, pleaded guilty to child exploitation crimes, including attemp...
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