ANSONIA, Conn. (WFSB) – An Ansonia man has been arrested for owning child sex abuse material.
36-year-old Roger Pratt of Naugatuck was arrested on May 15th.
The investigation into Pratt began after he was accused of trying to meet an underage girl he met online.
Police say it was actually a group of private citizens that use social media to identify possible child predators who were talking to Pratt.
The group confronted Pratt in Ansonia.
“While the actions of the group to identify and expose child predators is commendable the Ansonia Police Department does not recommend private citizens confront someone they suspect, but rather reach out to the law enforcement agency where the suspect resides to report their suspicions,” police said.
Pratt was arrested for for possession of child sex abuse material.
He was held on a court set bond of $75,000.00.
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