Lincoln man sentenced to over 18 years for attempted production of explicit child photos

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — U.S. Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced that Devon Rice, 29, of Lincoln, has been sentenced in federal court for attempted production of child pornography.

Rice was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment to be served consecutive to his 2025 conviction for receipt of child pornography.

In total, Rice is sentenced to 18 years and four months.

While out on pre-trial release from his prior conviction, Rice began communication with an undercover officer with the Lincoln Police Department (LPD) who posed as a 14-year-old female from Lincoln.

Rice requested inappropriate pictures from the posing 14-year-old along with a request to meet for sex. Explicit photos were requested on numerous occasions.

After creating a meeting spot at a local coffee shop, LPD officers waited for Rice and arrested him as he was exiting his vehicle to meet the fake 14-year-old.

“The Lincoln Police Department is to be commended for this incredible undercover investigative work that will provide the community protection from this insatiable sexual predator long into the future,” said United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods. “Nebraska is safer thanks to this judgement and conviction.”