Tompkinsville man sentenced for attempted online enticement of a minor

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Tompkinsville man has been sentenced in relation to attempted online enticement of a minor.

According to court documents, Matthew Warren Burkhard, 36, was sentenced to 12 years and seven months in federal prison, followed by 20 years of supervised release.

Burkhard is charged with one count of attempted online enticement of a minor.

Officials say Burkhard spoke to undercover law enforcement that he believed was a 14-year-old female. During the communication, officials say Burkhard knowingly tried to entice the minor to take part in criminal sexual activity by exchanging sexually explicit images and making plans to meet in person for sexual contact.

There is no parole in the federal system.