Albuquerque Man, 26, Booked on Federal Transfer Following Sentencing

Adrian Puentes, 26, of Albuquerque, was booked into the Doña Ana County Detention Center on Jan. 27, 2026. Puentes is being held without bond under booking number 2600000648 following a federal transfer. The booking record categorizes the primary hold as a felony offense. According to news reports, Puentes was sentenced to 19½ years in federal prison after pleading guilty to two counts of coercion and enticement of a minor. Court and news records show the case involved the online sextortion and sexual exploitation of two minors during a period spanning 2019 to 2022. Court and news records indicate Puentes was convicted in this case.