VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — An undercover sting operation led to the arrest of a sex offender who recently learned he'll likely spend the rest of his life in prison.

Ricky Horton, a sex offender from Norfolk, was on probation when he got arrested in Virginia Beach back in September 2024.

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The 65-year-old was sentenced to serve 51 years in prison for the following charges: propose sex act by communication system, victim younger than 15 years of age; attempted indecent liberties (six counts); possession of child pornography; and a violation of probation.

Horton was sentenced to 105 years in prison

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