Plainfield Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Solicitation to Meet a Child

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A Plainfield, Illinois man named Albert G. Pintoy Jr. pleaded guilty to attempted solicitation to meet a child and was sentenced to four days in jail and 12 months of probation. Pintoy was originally charged with traveling to meet a minor, a felony, after his arrest in December 2024 as part of a human trafficking investigation by the Illinois State Police.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to crack down on human trafficking and the exploitation of minors. The plea deal and sentencing reflect the seriousness with which the justice system is treating these types of crimes in the local community.

The details

Pintoy, who was 53 at the time of his arrest, pleaded guilty on February 10th and was sentenced to four days in the county jail and 12 months of probation. He was also fined $1,924. Pintoy's arrest was related to a two-day operation by the Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Trafficking Enforcement Bureau in June 2024 that focused on identifying people looking to engage in commercial sex acts. Digital evidence showed Pintoy's involvement in the investigation.

• Pintoy was arrested on December 13, 2024.
• Pintoy pleaded guilty on February 10, 2026.
• Pintoy's next court appearance is scheduled for February 3, 2027.

What’s next

The judge will decide on February 3, 2027 whether to allow Pintoy to complete the remainder of his probation.