LOGAN — A 25-year-old Logan man previously convicted of trying to meet up to have sex with an undercover police officer, posing as a 13-year-old girl, has been sentenced to prison for more crimes. Cameron Michael Ross was ordered to serve one-year-to-life in the Utah State Correctional Facility.
Ross was sentenced Dec. 2 in Logan’s 1st District Court. He previously accepted a plea deal, pleading guilty to aggravated assault resulting in serious bodily injury, a second-degree felony; distribution of pornography by an adult and stalking, both third-degree felonies. As part of the agreement, 14 remaining charges were dismissed without prejudice.
According to prosecutors, Logan City Police officers were called to investigate an assault, Nov. 5, 2023. The victim reported her roommate, later identified as Ross, had strangled her.
The woman explained how Ross had become upset with her and began assaulting her. During the incident, he reportedly placed his hands on her neck and began to strangle her to the point she lost consciousness.
Police officers reported the victim had injuries consistent with strangulation, the affidavit of probable cause detailed.
In January 2023, Ross was sentenced to 200 days in jail for enticing a minor by internet or text, a second-degree felony.
Four months earlier, Ross began engaging in online chats with a Logan City Police officer. He also sent an inappropriate photo of his privates, while arranging to meet at a park near his home.
When Ross showed up at the predesignated spot, he texted police that he’d arrived. Law enforcement surrounded him and took him into custody without incident.
During Monday’s sentencing, Ross said he wanted prove to the court and society that he can be a better person.
However, Cache County Deputy Attorney Joshua Nemeth said he had no hope for Ross. He called the defendant’s actions “disgusting and life destroying” for the victim.
“This is a person that deserves prison more than anyone I’ve prosecuted,” stated Nemeth, describing Ross. “He has no regard for people in our community.”
Judge Angela Fonnesbeck said Ross didn’t deserve to be in our community. She felt a sense of outrage with how he manipulated and injured the victim.