HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - An arrest was made following an undercover operation that targets child predators in Hartford on Friday.

An undercover detective who was posing as a 15-year-old for an investigation revealed that a suspect engaged in explicit conversations and shared pornographic images.

He also arranged to meet with the undercover officer to commit sexual acts.

42-year-old Lonny Smith of Ledyard was placed in custody at the prearranged location and is now facing the following charges:

Sexual Assault 2nd Degree

Illegal Sexual Contact with a Minor Under 16

He was held on a $750,000 bond.

If anyone has any information regarding child exploitation in the area, you are asked to contact the Hartford Police Department Tip Line at 860-722-TIPS (8477)

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