Maryland Man Arrested for Sextortion Crimes Against Idaho Minor

Jacob William St. Peter allegedly sent explicit photos to a child and was linked to the notorious '764' sextortion group.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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A 19-year-old Maryland man named Jacob William St. Peter has been arrested on charges of sexual abuse of a child under 16 years old. The investigation began in December 2025 when a Nampa, Idaho resident reported that their child had received unsolicited explicit images from an unknown adult male through various online platforms. Authorities were able to link St. Peter to the images and his online handle 'randysaystrade' which referenced the '764' sextortion group.

Why it matters

The '764' sextortion group has been identified by the FBI as engaging in coordinated grooming and coercive exploitation of vulnerable children on a large scale. This case highlights the serious risks that minors face when communicating with strangers online, and the need for parents and guardians to be proactive in supervising online activity and educating children about these threats.

The details

St. Peter is formally charged with sexual abuse of a child under 16 years, which is a felony. The investigation began in December 2025 when a Nampa resident reported their child had received unsolicited explicit images from an unknown adult male through online platforms. Authorities were able to link St. Peter to the images through a digital forensic examination of the victim's devices. St. Peter used the online handle 'randysaystrade' and referenced '764' in his communications with the victim. The '764' group has been identified by the FBI as engaging in coordinated grooming and coercive exploitation of vulnerable children.

  • On February 3, 2026, St. Peter was arrested on a nationwide warrant by the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office in Maryland.
  • In December 2025, a Nampa resident reported their child had received unsolicited explicit images from an unknown adult male.

The players

Jacob William St. Peter

A 19-year-old Maryland man who has been arrested and charged with sexual abuse of a child under 16 years old for crimes committed against a minor in Idaho.

Nampa Police Department

The law enforcement agency that investigated the case and obtained an arrest warrant for St. Peter.

764 Group

An online sextortion network identified by the FBI as engaging in coordinated grooming and coercive exploitation of vulnerable children.

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What they’re saying

“Communicating with strangers online carries serious risks, particularly for minors, as predators exploit trust to manipulate and harm. The '764' network exemplifies these dangers. It systematically targets vulnerable youth, beginning with seemingly harmless interactions, before escalating to coercion, blackmail, and demands for explicit or self-harm content. Parents and guardians must remain proactive in supervising online activity and educating children about these threats.”

— Detective Noah Monroe, Nampa Police Special Victims Unit (usmagazine.com)

“The Nampa Police Department expresses appreciation to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office, the Department of War, and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) for their exceptional cooperation in effecting today's arrest. The teamwork across the United States, to ensure this man is in custody, is commendable, and I'm proud of all of the officers involved from Idaho and Maryland.”

— Joe Huff, Nampa Police Chief (usmagazine.com)

What’s next

St. Peter remains in custody in Maryland, awaiting extradition to Idaho. The investigation continues with a forensic review of seized devices to identify potential further victims.

The takeaway

This case highlights the serious threat posed by online sextortion groups like the '764' network, which systematically target and exploit vulnerable children. It underscores the critical need for parents, teachers, and guardians to be vigilant about supervising children's online activities and educating them about these dangers.