ALBUQUERQUE — A Roswell man who used the messaging app Snapchat to groom and eventually sexually exploit two young girls has been sentenced to 235 months in prison after pleading guilty to federal charges of criminal sexual acts against minors.

There is no parole in the federal system. According to court documents, between September 2022 and Nov. 18, 2022, Juan Rodriguez, 40, engaged in a sexual act with Jane Doe 1, a 12-year-old minor female, on three occasions. Prior to engaging in sexual activity with the girl, Rodriguez had communicated with her via Snapchat.

During the summer of 2021, Rodriguez engaged in a sexual act with Jane Doe 2, an 11-year-old minor female whom he had also previously communicated with on Snapchat.

In his plea agreement, Rodriguez admitted knowing the girls were minors when he initiated communication with them.

After completing his term of imprisonment, Rodriguez will be required to serve 10 years of supervised probation and must register as a sex offender.