Former Bixby youth pastor sentenced to 14 years for child exploitation crimes

A former Bixby youth pastor is headed to prison for trying to coerce a minor to meet up for sex.

According to federal documents, Chaz Chinsethagid admitted to going to an online chat room and messaging who he thought was a 14-year-old girl; the account was run by an undercover officer.

Documents say Chinsethagid asked the girl to send pictures, asked for her to call him, and offered to drive to meet up with her.

Investigators say he also admitted to having child porn on his phone.

Chinsethagid pleaded guilty to Attempted Coercion and Enticement of a Minor and Possession of Child Pornography.

A federal judge sentenced Chinsethagid to 14 years in prison for the crimes.

He will have to register as a sex offender after he’s released.