Wisconsin Inmate Sentenced for Attempted Enticement of a Minor

Aijalon L. Baldwin, a 36-year-old inmate at Oshkosh Correctional Institution, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempted enticement of a minor. The sentencing took place on October 16, 2026, and was announced by Brad D. Schimel, First Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.

Baldwin's sentence includes an additional ten years of supervised release following his imprisonment. The charges stem from Baldwin's conduct between February and April 2026, during which he engaged in sexually exploitative communication with a minor while incarcerated for a prior conviction of Strangulation and Suffocation.

Prison staff at Oshkosh Correctional Institution intercepted illicit images sent to Baldwin and monitored phone calls where he discussed sexualized topics with the minor. Additionally, troubling conduct was observed during video visits, where Baldwin fantasized about strangling the child, echoing his previous violent behavior.

Investigation and Prosecution

The case was investigated by the Oshkosh Police Department and officials at the Oshkosh Correctional Institution. Assistant United States Attorney Alex Duros prosecuted the case.

Judge Byron B. Conway, who presided over the sentencing, remarked on Baldwin's defiant contempt for prison rules and the justice system. "A prisoner who continues to abuse a child even while confined is truly dangerous," said First Assistant U.

S. Attorney Brad Schimel. "There is no alternative but to keep him separated from the rest of society in prison where he will remain for a very long time."

Oshkosh Police Chief Dean Smith expressed gratitude for the U.S. Attorney's office's efforts in prosecuting the case, emphasizing the importance of protecting children in the community. "Targeting children in our community is among the worst of the crimes that one could commit," Smith stated.

Jared Hoy, Secretary of the Department of Corrections, highlighted the DOC's commitment to public safety. "DOC is grateful our policies and efforts ultimately led to protecting this victim and preventing further victimization," Hoy said.

The case underscores the collaborative efforts of law enforcement and corrections staff in intercepting and terminating Baldwin's criminal behavior, ensuring accountability and safeguarding the community.