A Bend Police cruiser.

A 35-year-old Bend man was arrested for allegedly luring a minor after attempting to solicit sex online, according to Bend Police.

A Bend Police officer posed as a juvenile on social media and began communicating with Shane M. Sexson, according to police. Sexson contacted the officer, believing the officer was a juvenile, and sent messages about performing sexual acts with the juvenile, according to police.

At 1:20 p.m. Friday, Sexson agreed to meet the fictitious juvenile to engage in sexual acts. The officer, posing as the juvenile, sent a location where they could meet.

Several Bend Police officers responded to the location and contacted Sexson when he arrived. Sexson was arrested and booked in Deschutes County jail on charges of first-degree online sexual corruption of a child and luring a minor.

Anyone with information regarding Sexson that they believe would be helpful to the investigation is encouraged to contact Bend Police at 541-693-6911.