Salamanca man accused of attempting to meet minor, produce child porn

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A Salamanca man has been arrested after allegedly attempting to entice a minor and produce child pornography, the United States Attorney's Office announced.

Jack Sherlock, 55, of Salamanca was arrested. The United States Attorney's Office said that a citizen-run Facebook group posed as a 12-year-old girl and engaged in undercover chats with Sherlock. Sherlock allegedly initiated sexual communications, asking for illicit images and asking to meet for sex.

Investigators took over the Facebook account, sending Sherlock a Facebook link for the girl's "cousin," the United States Attorney's Office said. Sherlock allegedly asked for illicit images and to meet for sex.

Officials said they arrested Sherlock on Dec. 4 as he attempted to meet the 12-year-old girl.

He has been charged with attempted production of child pornography and attempted coercion and enticement of a minor, which carry a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison and a maximum of life.

Officials are asking for anyone with more information related to this case to contact the Homeland Security Buffalo Office at 716-945-2330.