A 21-year-old man from Fort Campbell, Tennessee, has been charged with using a computer to commit a crime. He traveled to Michigan to enroll in a high school after meeting a minor online. School staff at Mason County Central in Michigan became suspicious, leading to an interview with a sheriff’s deputy.
The interview revealed that the man was not a teenager as he had claimed. The sheriff’s office confirmed charges related to his online activities and his attempt to enroll in the high school. This incident has led local authorities to remind the public about the importance of safe online interactions.
Sheriff Kim Cole urged parents to talk to their children about the risks of online chatting and sharing personal information on the internet or social media. This advice follows the recent incident, emphasizing the need for caution against online predators.
The high school is in Scottville, northern Michigan, about 100 miles north of Grand Rapids. The incident underscores the need for careful monitoring of online interactions, especially those involving minors.