A Beaverton man who preyed on children online has been ordered to spend 21 years in federal prison, capped by a lengthy stretch of court-ordered supervision. On Tuesday, 35-year-old Misael Flores Ramirez received a 252-month sentence for sexually exploiting minors over social media, followed by 15 years of supervised release.
The punishment was handed down in U.S. District Court in Portland by Judge Karin J. Immergut. The hearing is listed for March 10, 2026, on the U.S. District Court calendar.
According to court documents and reporting, Ramirez used the social app Wink in 2023 to contact a 12-year-old, sending the child more than 30 sexually explicit images and videos of himself and pushing for the child to send more photos in return. Investigators later found more than 2,000 images of child sexual abuse on his phone. Authorities also say he solicited images from a 14-year-old, which were then redistributed in Telegram and WhatsApp chatrooms, according to National Today.
Investigation and Charges
A federal grand jury returned a five-count indictment in September 2024, charging Ramirez with sexual exploitation of children, transfer of obscene matter to a minor, and distributing, receiving and possessing child pornography. Court records show he pleaded guilty in September 2025 to sexual exploitation of children and receipt of child pornography, and he was then scheduled for sentencing in Portland, according to the U.S. District Court calendar.
Sentence and Consequences
The judge imposed a sentence of 252 months in prison, equal to 21 years, followed by 15 years of supervised release, according to court filings. The counts Ramirez pleaded to carry decades-long statutory penalties, and the court will set any special conditions that apply during his supervised release period.
Report Tips and Resources
Federal authorities are urging anyone with information about online exploitation to contact Homeland Security Investigations or submit a tip to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. The NCMEC tipline is available through the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
While this case closes a significant federal chapter for prosecutors, officials say it highlights a broader and ongoing effort to track online predators who hide behind encrypted apps and chatrooms. Local and federal agencies continue to push for vigilance from parents and caregivers and urge quick reporting of any suspicious behavior involving children online.
