Man Charged for Attempting to Lure Underage Girl in Pennsauken

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Gustavo Sosa, a 31-year-old Pennsauken resident, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts related to attempting to lure an underage girl for sexual activity. Sosa had been communicating online with an undercover detective posing as a 14-year-old girl and arranged to meet the girl at a park to engage in sexual acts in exchange for money. He was taken into custody at the meeting location by local law enforcement.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to proactively identify and apprehend individuals seeking to exploit minors online. It also serves as a reminder to parents about the importance of monitoring their children's online activity and being vigilant about potential predatory behavior.

The details

According to the Camden County Prosecutor's Office, Sosa began communicating online with a person he believed was a 14-year-old girl on February 3. During their conversation, Sosa arranged to meet the girl at a park in Pennsauken to engage in sexual activity in exchange for money. On February 4, Sosa was taken into custody at the meeting location by members of the Cherry Hill Police Department Tactical Response Team and the Camden County Prosecutor's Office.

• On February 3, Sosa began communicating online with a person he believed was a 14-year-old girl.
• On February 4, Sosa was taken into custody at the meeting location.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Sosa was remanded to the Camden County Correctional Facility, and the case will proceed through the criminal justice system.