A Ross County man was arrested in Columbus on Monday as part of a multi-agency sting to catch individuals seeking to have sex with children.
John C. Fortner, 39, is accused of attempting to set up a meeting for the purpose of engaging in sex with a minor after responding to a fake online ad created by law enforcement.
According to a release, Fortner is charged with attempted coercion or enticement of a minor for unlawful sexual activity, distribution of child pornography and commission of a felony offense involving a minor while required to register as a sex offender.
Fortner is registered as a Tier III sex offender in Ross County. He also has convictions in Montgomery County, Texas and Belmont County, Ohio related to unlawful sexual conduct involving minors.