Two Yakima Men Convicted in Child Exploitation Sting

Sentences handed down after AG's office prosecuted 'Net Nanny' cases

Apr. 2, 2026 at 6:03pm

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Two Yakima County men, Frederick Thomson and Lucas Noe Martinez, were each convicted by juries of two counts of attempted child rape following successful prosecutions by the Washington State Attorney General's Office. Martinez was sentenced to a 15-year prison term, while Thomson received a 10-year sentence.

Why it matters

The convictions and sentences in these 'Net Nanny' cases demonstrate the state's ongoing commitment to protecting children from sexual exploitation and working with local law enforcement to keep families safe.

The details

The 'Net Nanny' operations involved law enforcement posing as minors online to identify and apprehend adults seeking to sexually abuse children. Both Thomson and Martinez were found guilty by Yakima County juries of attempting to meet and sexually assault minors they had communicated with through the internet.

  • On April 2, 2026, the sentences were handed down.

The players

Frederick Thomson

A Yakima County resident convicted of two counts of attempted child rape.

Lucas Noe Martinez

A Yakima County resident convicted of two counts of attempted child rape and sentenced to 15 years in prison.

Washington State Attorney General's Office

The state agency that successfully prosecuted the 'Net Nanny' cases against Thomson and Martinez.

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The takeaway

These convictions demonstrate the state's ongoing efforts to combat child exploitation and the success of collaborative 'Net Nanny' operations between state and local law enforcement.