NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – U.S. Attorney David I. Courcelle announced today that ENIN GOMEZ RAMOS (“RAMOS”) , age 19, of Metairie, was charged on September 17, 2026, in a two-count Indictment for Possession of Materials Involving the Sexual Exploitation of Minors in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2252(a)(4)(B) and (b)(2) and was also charged as an Illegal Alien in Possession of a Firearm, in violation of the Federal Gun Control Act, Title 18, United States Code, Sections 922(g)(5)(A) and 924(a)(8).
If convicted, RAMOS faces a maximum sentence of twenty (20) years, a term of supervised release of no less than five (5) years and up to life as to the possession of child pornography charge. The firearm charge carries a maximum sentence of fifteen (15) years and a term of supervised release of up to three (3) years. Both counts carry a fine up to $250,000 and a $100.00 mandatory special assessment fee.
According to court records, beginning at an unknown time and continuing until June 26, 2026, RAMOS was found in possession of images and videos of pre-pubescent child pornography. RAMOS is not a U.S. Citizen and was living in the U.S. illegally. Additionally, on or about June 26, 2026, RAMOS was found in possession of a firearm, a Springfield Armory, Model XDM, and a .45 ACP caliber pistol.
Through a partnership between state and federal authorities, the U.S. Attorney’s Office adopted the state charges and is now prosecuting RAMOS in federal court.
U.S. Attorney Courcelle reiterated that the indictment is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
U.S. Attorney Courcelle praised the work of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Louisiana Bureau of Investigations. The prosecution of this case is being handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian M. Klebba, Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division, Project Safe Childhood Coordinator, and Chief of the Financial Crimes Unit.
This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice. Led by United States Attorney’s Offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS), Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as to identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.projectsafechildhood.gov.
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Source: U.S. Attorney’s Office — Eastern District of Louisiana — U.S. Department of Justice press release.