BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- A Shelby County man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after he attempted to engage in a sexual act with a minor, according to U.S. Attorney Prim Escalona on Monday.

Justin Warren Lindstrom, 43, was also sentenced to a life term of supervised release. He pled guilty to attempted coercion and enticement of a minor and possession of child pornography in April. Lindstrom is required to register as a sex offender as part of the conviction.

An undercover law enforcement officer posing as a 15-year-old girl published an advertisement on social media, according to the plea agreement. Lindstrom arrived at a Vestavia Hills park on November 15, 2023, to engage in a sexual act with a minor, per the plea agreement.

Vestavia Hills police officers arrested Lindstrom. While

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