A former employee of the U.S. Postal Service in Anchorage has been sentenced to a decade in prison, followed by 20 years of supervised release, for attempting to entice and coerce a minor. William Feltovic, aged 37, was apprehended after engaging in inappropriate communication with an undercover officer posing as a 13-year-old boy on a social media platform.
The incident began on August 22, 2024, when Feltovic initiated contact with the undercover officer. The conversation quickly turned sexual, leading to an exchange of text messages where Feltovic requested the "boy's" age and pictures. Upon learning that the individual was purportedly 13 years old, Feltovic sought to meet for sexually explicit conduct.
Feltovic arrived at a motel in downtown Anchorage where he believed the minor was staying alone. He entered through a backdoor and proceeded to the designated room number. Law enforcement officers arrested him at the scene as he awaited entry into the room.
Upon searching Feltovic's cell phone, authorities found over 110 images and more than 50 videos depicting child sexual abuse material involving infants, toddlers, and prepubescent children.
U.S. Attorney Michael J. Heyman for the District of Alaska commented on the case: “Mr. Feltovic used an online messaging service to groom and prey on what he thought was a 13-year-old boy to fulfill his perverse desire for sexual gratification with a minor.” He emphasized ongoing efforts with law enforcement to combat such exploitation.
Matthew Murphy, Acting Special Agent in Charge of ICE Homeland Security Investigations Seattle, stated: “This sentencing reflects HSI’s commitment...to target and identify those who prey on children.” He highlighted community responsibility in protecting children from abuse.
Colonel Maurice Hughes of the Alaska State Troopers remarked: “This case is a stark reminder that predators will go to great lengths to target our vulnerable youth—but we will go farther to stop them.”
The investigation involved collaboration between Homeland Security Investigations, Alaska State Troopers, and USPS Office of Inspector General. Assistant U.S. Attorney Chris Schroeder prosecuted the case.
This case falls under Project Safe Childhood, an initiative launched by the Department of Justice in May 2006 aimed at combating child sexual exploitation through coordinated federal, state, and local efforts.