LOGAN — A 23-year-old North Logan man already on probation for assault and stalking has been arrested again, allegedly trying to meet up for sex with an undercover police officer who was posing as a teenage girl, according to law enforcement. Adrian Flores was booked Wednesday into the Cache County Jail.
According to the arrest affidavit, the Logan City Police officer was posing as a young girl online when Flores allegedly sent him a message, asking if she was actually 13-years-old. He then began to regularly communicate with the officer, asking them to send him pornographic photos. He also sent a naked picture to the officer.
As the messages continued, Flores allegedly suggested that he and the undercover officer become “friends with benefits.” He also expressed a desire to meet the supposed teen girl while she was home alone, so they could engage in sex.
A time and place was arranged for Wednesday at a Logan park. Flores was arrested by law enforcement as he arrived. He began to run away as police attempted to handcuff him, and was tackled to the ground and taken into custody, according to the probable cause statement.
During questioning, Flores reportedly admitted to chatting with the undercover officer for the purpose of engaging in sex with the supposed child. He also consented to a search of his phone, where the chats with the officer were located.
According to court records, Flores is currently on probation. He was previously convicted of misdemeanors for assault and stalking.
Flores is currently being held in jail on suspicion of attempted sodomy on a child, attempted aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor, enticing a minor, dealing in materials harmful to a minor, and interfering with a peace officer.
He is being held without bail, pending arraignment in Logan’s 1st District Court.
Individuals arrested and charged in complaints are presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.