Maryland 19-year-old arrested for sending lewd photos to minor

Suspect referenced satanic online grooming cult known as '764'

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Police have arrested a 19-year-old Maryland man named Jacob William St. Peter for sending unsolicited explicit images to a minor online. Authorities say St. Peter referenced a satanic online grooming cult known as '764' that targets vulnerable youth and coerces them into self-harm and abuse.

Why it matters

This case highlights the growing threat of online predators exploiting minors through social media and the emergence of disturbing 'cult' networks that systematically target vulnerable youth. It underscores the need for increased parental supervision and education around the risks of online communication for minors.

The details

St. Peter was arrested by the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office in Maryland on February 3rd after a Nampa, Idaho resident reported that an unknown adult had sent explicit images to a minor. A digital forensic examination of the victim's devices found that St. Peter had used the online moniker 'randysaystrade' and had referenced the '764' satanic cult, which police describe as engaging in 'coordinated grooming and coercive exploitation of vulnerable adolescents.' St. Peter now faces felony charges of sexual abuse of a child under 16 and is awaiting extradition to Idaho after receiving a $100,000 bond.

  • St. Peter was arrested by the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office in Maryland on February 3, 2026.
  • Police were contacted in December 2025 by a Nampa, Idaho resident who reported that an unknown adult had sent explicit images to a minor.

The players

Jacob William St. Peter

A 19-year-old Maryland resident who was arrested for sending unsolicited explicit images to a minor and referencing a satanic online grooming cult known as '764'.

Nampa Police Department

The police department that investigated the case after being contacted by a Nampa, Idaho resident in December 2025.

St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that arrested Jacob William St. Peter in Maryland on February 3, 2026.

764

A satanic online grooming cult that police say 'systematically targets vulnerable youth, beginning with seemingly harmless interactions, before escalating to coercion, blackmail, and demands for explicit or self-harm content.'

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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.”

— Det. Noah Monroe, Nampa Police Special Victims Unit (theblaze.com)

“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.”

— Det. Noah Monroe, Nampa Police Special Victims Unit (theblaze.com)

What’s next

St. Peter faces felony charges of sexual abuse of a child under 16 years of age. He remained under custody in Maryland and awaits extradition to Idaho after receiving a $100,000 bond.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing threat of online predators exploiting minors through social media and the emergence of disturbing 'cult' networks that systematically target vulnerable youth. It underscores the critical need for increased parental supervision and education around the risks of online communication for minors.