RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — A Box Elder man has been sentenced to life in federal prison for sexual exploitation of a minor, pornography and other charges.

43-year-old Vincent Alberto Barrios was sentenced on April 26 for sexual exploitation, attempted sexual exploitation, enticement and attempted enticement of a minor. He was also convicted of receipt of child pornography and attempted receipt of child porn.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of South Dakota, Barrios was arrested during an undercover sex trafficking operation during the 2023 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

Through texts and chats, Barrios negotiated a time and place to meet a 13-year-old girl to engage in unlawful sex acts. Instead of meeting the minor, he was met by undercover law enforcement and arrested.

Prior to his arrest, Barrios was sending chats to a second minor who was 14 years old. His chats turned out to be with undercover agents as well. Investigators also found text messages with a minor on Barrios’ phone and child pornography.