Troy police say they were called after someone spotted children…
Steven Marshall was arrested in Troy, Ohio after police say he solicited sex from a young girl via Facebook. (Provided Photo)
Police responded to Sheller Avenue and Dora Avenue around 9:30 …
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Facebook chats land Troy man in jail
Updated: Monday, 25 Feb 2013, 12:06 PM EST
Published : Monday, 25 Feb 2013, 12:06 PM EST
TROY, Ohio (WDTN) - A 36-year-old Troy man was arrested Sunday after police say he tried to solicit a 12-year-old girl for sex via Facebook.
Steven Marshall is being held in the Miami County Jail in lieu of a $30,000 cash bond on a felony charge of importuning.
Troy Police say they began investigating the allegations against Marshall when a family member caught the conversation between Marshall and the girl.
Capt. Joseph Long tells 2 NEWS the girl’s profile said she was 17, but her chats with Marshall clearly identified herself as being 12-years-old.
Officers arrested Marshall at his home on South Crawford Street and seized his computer.
Facebook’s terms of use call for users to be at least 13-years old.
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