6/25/2013 – OKC, OK — An Oklahoma City man was arrested last week after he contacted what he thought was a 15-year-old female and arranged to have sex with her.
In reality, 38-year-old Mark D. Owens had communicated online with an undercover officer with the Sheriff’s Internet Crimes Against Children unit.
According to law enforcement, Owens reached out to the bogus teen online profile and when officers replied, Owens allegedly aggressively pursued what he thought was a teen girl for sex.
Owens was taken into custody around noon last Wednesday at a convenience store located near Mustang Rd. and Reno Ave. in Oklahoma City (map).
At the time of his arrest, Owens thought he was going to meet his young victim for sex.
Owens reportedly told officers he was stupid and should have known better.
Prosecutors allege that Owens sent multiple texts detailing what sexual acts he wanted to perform with the underage girl.
Owens was booked into the Canadian County Jail with complaints of facilitating, encouraging, offering or soliciting sexual conduct with a minor; felony possession of marijuana; and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Owens bond has been set at $55,500.00