South Carolina man arrested for enticing and promoting 13-year-old girl

NAUGATUCK, CT (WFSB ) – A South Carolina man was arrested for enticing and promoting a 13-year-old girl following a months-long investigation.

The investigation, which began on November 8, 2024, identified 23-year-old Matheus Gokey after a complaint was made for his relationship with a minor.

The complaint about the relationship involved sending sexually explicit photos and conversations over social media and devices.

The investigation revealed that Gokey had been sending inappropriate images and demanding that the victim reciprocate with photos of her own.

He also engaged in conversations about sexual activity.

Authorities discovered that Gokey used grooming tactics, making false promises to maintain control over the victim throughout their six-month relationship.

On February 14, 2025, Gokey turned himself in to the Naugatuck Police Department after learning of an active arrest warrant.

Gokey was charged with promoting a minor in an obscene performance, enticing a minor by computer, and risk of injury to child.

Gokey was held on a $200,000 bond and was arraigned at Waterbury Superior Court on the same day.

Police issued a reminder to parents to monitor their children’s social media and online activity, emphasizing that once photos are shared on the internet, they are permanent.

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