Massachusetts man on probation for crimes against children facing new charges after investigation by New Jersey, Massachusetts State Police

Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni has announced that a Massachusetts man who was on probation was arraigned in Springfield District Court following his arrest as part of a multi-agency investigation into the attempted exploitation of children.

The investigation was initiated by the New Jersey State Police, whose undercover investigators identified 47-year-old Edgar Delvalle of Chicopee through online communications indicating an intent to exploit young children. The investigation was conducted in coordination with the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Hampden District Attorney’s Office, along with members of the Massachusetts State Police STOP Team, Cyber Crimes Unit, Crime Scene Services Section, and local law enforcement partners in Chicopee and West Springfield.

On Friday, April 17, 2026, law enforcement executed an operation at a motel in West Springfield, where Delvalle had arranged what he believed would be a meeting involving children. He was taken into custody without incident.

“This case began with the proactive and highly skilled work of our partners at the New Jersey State Police,” said District Attorney Gulluni. “We are grateful for their commitment to protecting children across state lines. From there, our State Police Detective Unit took on the critical work of advancing this investigation — coordinating efforts, building the case, and ultimately bringing this operation to a safe and successful conclusion alongside our law enforcement partners.”

Massachusetts State Police Colonel Geoffrey Noble said, “Today’s announcement illustrates the power of working together to stop predatory behavior that threatens the safety of our children. The Massachusetts State Police deeply appreciates the collaboration of the New Jersey State Police, the West Springfield and Chicopee Police Departments, and the Hampden District Attorney’s Office. This law enforcement team used their training and skill to identify a dangerous suspect and execute a plan to safely arrest him and prevent further harm to the community. As our work continues as part of the national Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program, we implore parents to know what their children are doing online. Together, we can protect innocent lives from the devastating impact of this horrible abuse.”

Delvalle is charged with two counts of trafficking of a person under 18 for sexual servitude, two counts of paying for sexual conduct with a child under 18, two counts of enticement of a child under 16, two counts of felony attempt to commit rape of a child, and possession of a Class B substance with intent to distribute.

He is currently being held without the right to bail as a result of a violation of probation out of superior court. On the new charges, bail has been set at $250,000, without prejudice.

District Attorney Gulluni noted that Delvalle has a prior criminal history involving offenses against children. This prior case dates back to 2018, when Delvalle was arrested after arranging to meet a woman for the purpose of engaging in sexual acts involving her young child. As part of that investigation, law enforcement recovered child sexual abuse material from his phone, including images involving very young children, and evidence established that he was directly involved in the creation of some of that material.

In 2021, Delvalle pleaded guilty in Hampden Superior Court to multiple charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors and was sentenced to a term of 7 to 8 years in state prison, along with additional concurrent sentences on related offenses. The Commonwealth had argued for a higher sentence at the time of trial. He received significant credit for time served while awaiting trial, which is why he was released from custody in January of 2025. Following his release, he was placed on probation with strict conditions, including GPS monitoring, a prohibition on contact with children, and requirements to complete sex offender treatment.

“Cases involving the exploitation of children are among the most difficult and disturbing that our office handles,” Gulluni said. “This work demands an unwavering commitment to protecting victims who are often unseen and unheard. The investigators involved in these cases confront that reality every day.”

“Our responsibility is to protect the public, and that starts with protecting children,” said Gulluni. “When someone engages in this kind of predatory behavior, we will work with our partners to find them and hold them accountable.”

Delvalle is next scheduled to appear in court on May 20, 2026, for a pretrial hearing. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.