Federal authorities arrested a Wethersfield woman Friday, accusing her of sexually coercing a 13-year-old boy she met online and transporting him from Long Island to Connecticut, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced.
The defendant, 31-year-old Amily Colon, was taken into custody on a federal criminal complaint filed in the District of Connecticut, according to David X. Sullivan, U.S. Attorney for the district. The complaint accuses Colon of initiating an online relationship with the boy and engaging in sexually explicit communications.
Allegations and charges
Prosecutors say Colon used the Discord messaging platform to communicate with the alleged victim and identified herself online as "Alice".
"Alice"
According to the complaint, explicit messages and images were exchanged between Colon and the boy. On June 26, investigators allege, Colon traveled to Long Island, picked up the minor and brought him back to her residence in Connecticut, where she attempted to engage in sexual activity. She then reportedly drove the boy back to his neighborhood and left him a few blocks from his home.
Colon faces federal counts of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor and transportation of a minor to engage in sexual activity. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says each offense carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison and a maximum of life imprisonment.
Investigating agencies
The probe involved multiple agencies: the FBI New Haven Child Exploitation Task Force, the FBI’s Long Island Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force, and the Suffolk County (N.Y.) Police Department. The Wethersfield Police Department assisted in the investigation, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.
- Defendant: Amily Colon, 31, of Wethersfield
- Alleged victim: 13-year-old boy from Long Island
- Platforms involved: Discord (according to the complaint)
- Charges: Attempted coercion and enticement of a minor; transportation of a minor to engage in sexual activity
| Charge | Potential penalty |
|---|---|
| Attempted coercion and enticement of a minor | Mandatory minimum 10 years; up to life |
| Transportation of a minor to engage in sexual activity | Mandatory minimum 10 years; up to life |
The U.S. Attorney’s Office provided the information in its public statement announcing the arrest. No additional details about court appearances, bond or a defense statement were included in that release.
What this means for residents
Cases involving alleged online exploitation of minors increasingly require coordination across jurisdictions, law enforcement officials say, because communications and travel can cross state lines. The multiagency investigation in this instance reflects that approach, combining local police assistance with federal child-exploitation task forces from Connecticut and New York.
Anyone with relevant information about the case, or concerns about online interactions involving minors, should contact local law enforcement or the FBI tip line. The U.S. Attorney’s Office did not release further guidance in its announcement.
As this matter proceeds through the federal system, court filings and hearings will provide additional specifics about the evidence and the government's case. The charges carry severe penalties if the defendant is convicted.
