An Eugene man has pleaded guilty to federal child sex trafficking charges after prosecutors say he arranged commercial sex for a 17-year-old and moved her between Oregon and Washington. The plea follows a multi-agency investigation that authorities say relied on online advertisements and rented vehicles to market the minor for sex.
Guilty Plea And What Prosecutors Say He Admitted
Anthony D’Montrez Crawford, 30, admitted in U.S. District Court that he coordinated sex acts through calls and text messages and transported the minor to Seattle on at least two occasions. Crawford pleaded guilty to child sex trafficking and is scheduled for sentencing on Aug. 19, 2026, according to KOIN.
Investigation And Prior Arrests
Federal investigators say the case began after online ads and tips led agents to the Eugene-Springfield area. According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Oregon, Crawford and his wife, Kaytlynn Ann Crawford (also known as Alderman), were arrested in September 2025 on a criminal complaint alleging they posted sexual advertisements for a minor, rented vehicles, and transported victims to other cities. The release states that the FBI’s Seattle field office recovered a minor who had been forced to engage in prostitution in that region.
Court Calendar, Case Number And Next Steps
The U.S. District Court calendar for the Eugene division lists an arraignment for USA v. Crawford on April 22, 2026, under case number 6:26-cr-00051-MTK, according to the U.S. District Court calendar. With the guilty plea now entered, Crawford is set to be sentenced in federal court on Aug. 19, 2026.
What Comes Next And Victim Resources
Crawford's sentencing hearing is the next key date in the case; prosecutors have not publicly released a sentencing recommendation. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says the investigation was conducted as part of Project Safe Childhood, and its press release lists victim-assistance resources including the National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline. Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the appropriate law enforcement agencies or the NHTRC.
