A former United States Navy officer pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court in Central Islip to attempting to coerce and entice a minor for sex after traveling from Maryland to Long Island to meet someone he believed was a 13-year-old girl.
Douglas Engstrom, 38, of Hanover, Maryland, admitted to attempted interstate coercion and enticement of a minor during a hearing, according to federal prosecutors.
As part of his plea agreement, Engstrom also admitted possessing and receiving more than 600 images and videos of child abuse material discovered on his electronic devices…