An Appleton man has been arrested for pursuing sex with a 15-year-old girl.

An Appleton man has been arrested for pursuing sex with a 15-year-old girl.

WBAY reports from MANITOWOC COUNTY, WI. A 30-year-old Appleton man was detained in Manitowoc County, where he was planning to meet up with a 15-year-old girl for a sexual relationship, according to investigators.

According to the Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office, an officer replied to an online personal ad acting as a 15-year-old girl. Stamper agreed to meet with the young lady. He was apprehended when he arrived in Manitowoc County.

He was charged formally on Thursday with using a computer to aid a child sex offence and enticing a kid for sexual contact. Both are crimes punishable by up to 40 years in jail if convicted.

Stamper was freed on monetary bail of $1,000. He is not permitted to possess any internet-enabled gadgets or communicate with anybody under the age of 18.

Authorities are investigating if Stamper interacted with kids prior to his detention. Anyone who knows anything about the victims or has information that will assist detectives is requested to contact Detective Radke at (920) 683-4217. Call Manitowoc County Crime Stoppers at (920) 683-4466 or use the P3 mobile app to stay anonymous.

Stamper is scheduled to return to court on Monday for his initial appearance.

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