A 41-year-old Logansport man was arrested in Westfield recently after an undercover child solicitation sting operation.
According to reports, Homero Madrigal Arevalo was arrested on charges of child solicitation, a Level 4 Felony; sexual misconduct with a minor- definitely has intercourse with or engages in other sexual, a Level 4 Felony; and Promotion of Sexual Trafficking of a Younger Child, a Level 3 Felony.
Court documents reveal the arrest happened after an investigation that began September 23 after Madrigal Arevalo started communicating with an undercover investigator who had been posing as a 15-year-old girl in conversations.
The probable cause affidavit stated the conversations eventually turned sexual and included discussions that involved exchanging sex for money. Investigators also reports Madrigal Arevalo requesting nude photos.
Madrigal Arevalo arranged to meet the minor at a predetermined location in Westfield on September 24. At approximately 5:30 p.m., officers reported Madrigal Arevalo arrived at the set location and was arrested after he walked toward the residence.
During the arrest a cellphone with evidence was recovered from Madrigal Arevalo.
In a subsequent interview with investigators after the arrest, Madrigal Arevalo admitted he had been talking to the female, but stated he was only going there to drop off money.
A pretrial conference is set for Madrigal Arevalo in Hamilton Superior Court 1 on December 1.
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