June 6, 2022
(McKinney, Texas) – Colin Tyler Womack, 30, of Princeton, Texas, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for Online Solicitation of a Minor and 10 years in prison for Possession of Child Pornography, announced Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis. “Operations such as the one that led to this arrest are crucial in getting child predators off the street. Our office is dedicated to prosecuting these individuals,” announced Willis after sentencing.
Womack used social medial applications Snapchat and Badoo to solicit an undercover officer, who he believed to be a 13 year old female child, for the purpose of engaging in sexual contact with the child. Womack showed up to meet the child and was arrested on scene. Upon further investigation, detectives discovered that the defendant possessed over 500 images and videos of child pornography on his phone, as well as images and videos depicting bestiality.
Collin County District Attorney Investigator Christopher Meehan investigated the case as part of the Collin County Sheriff’s Office Operation Hercules in March 2021.
Womack pleaded guilty to Online Solicitation of a Minor and Possession of Child Pornography. Judge Jennifer Edgeworth assessed punishment at 18 years in prison for Online Solicitation of a Minor and 10 years in prison for Possession of Child Pornography. The sentences run concurrently.
Assistant Criminal District Attorney Carrie Thomas prosecuted the case, assisted by District Attorney Investigator Linda Herrera.
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