Henderson County Sheriff Matthew Link releases, following a thorough investigation by the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, three individuals have been identified as seeking to engage in sexual acts with minors. The investigation commenced in July when these individuals engaged in conversations on social media platforms with someone, they believed to be a minor female.
As a result of the investigation, the following individuals have been arrested and charged:
Steven L Howard (55) – Keithsburg, Illinois – Traveling to meet a Child, Indecent Solicitation of a Child, Grooming, Solicitation to meet a Child
Brock W Smith (49) – Monmouth, Illinois – Indecent Solicitation of a Child, Solicitation to Meet a Child, Grooming, Sexual Exploitation of a Child
Marc A Moehn (28) – Burlington, Iowa – Indecent Solicitation of a Child, Grooming
Traveling to meet at Child is a Class 3 felony that carries up to 2 to 5 years in prison.
Indecent Solicitation of a Child, Indecent Solicitation of a Child, Grooming, and Sexual Exploitation of a Child are all Class 4 Felony that carries up to 3 years in prison.
The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to protecting our community and ensuring the safety of our children. We urge parents and guardians to remain vigilant regarding their children’s online interactions.
All persons are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty.
***Courtesy of the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office Facebook Page***
