WAGONER COUNTY, Okla. (KOKH) — A Georgia man has been arrested following an online predator operation in Wagoner County.In September, Wagoner County investigators conducted a multi-day operation to investigate individuals suspected of online child sexual abuse and exploitation.Investigators with the Wagoner County Sheriff’s Office say they learned that a male suspect had contacted a decoy that was posing as a 14-year-old girl. A confidential informant told authorities that the suspect was contacting the decoy on apps like Snapchat and Kik. After speaking with the decoy for a short time, authorities say the conversation turned sexual.The suspect agreed to meet the decoy in person by driving from his construction job in Oklahoma City but wanted to meet the decoy in a neighborhood at night to avoid being seen.However, deputies were waiting and arrested Gregory Smith of Warner Robins, Georgia. Smith was arrested on complaints of facilitating sexual conduct with a minor and lewd or indecent proposals to a child. His bond was set at $100,000.“This operation demonstrates our commitment to protecting children and holding those who attempt to exploit them accountable. Our investigators worked quickly and carefully to identify the suspect and take him into custody before any further contact could occur. We will continue to work with our confidential informants and law enforcement partners to investigate and pursue individuals who target children online,” said Wagoner County Sheriff Chris Elliott.
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