WILMINGTON, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The Union County Sheriff’s Office conducted an undercover chat operation targeting online predators who attempt to exploit minors.
During this operation, Mikael Bowers, of Wilmington, allegedly engaged in conversations and made arrangements to meet what he believed was a 14-year-old girl with the intent to engage in sexual acts.
On Aug. 19, Bowers was arrested and charged with Solicitation of a Child by Computer. He is being held on a $125,000 bond…