NEW JERSEY – An Ocean County man remains jailed after allegedly trying to arrange a sexual encounter with a minor he was talking with online.
The Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed 29-year-old Kevin Van Pelt of Lakehurst was arrested on May 1st by Woolwich Police with assistance from The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. The arrest comes after a two month investigation.
Van Pelt is accused of asking the 14-year-old girl for nude photos and allegedly tried to arrange meetings with her. Authorities say he used both Instagram and Snapchat.
He faces charges of luring, endangering the welfare of a child and criminal attempt sexual assault, according to police.
Van Pelt is lodged at the Salem County Correctional Facility.
