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By: Alex Mazer | NBC4
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Columbus Priest was arrested Wednesday evening for soliciting sex from a minor online, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.
Patrick Hughes, 56, has been arrested by the Franklin County Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force for attempted rape and attempted unlawful sexual conduct with a minor.
Detectives say the investigation began early Wednesday morning after Hughes posted an ad on an adult social networking site. The nature of the ad indicated he was looking for sexual relations with children. A detective responded to the ad and began communicating with Hughes.
During the conversation, Hughes believed he was setting up a meeting with two young boys, ages 9 and 14, to engage in sexual activity, according to the sheriff’s office.
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