MERIDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A man was taken into custody and charged on Friday for allegedly engaging in explicit conversation and arranging to meet up with an individual he believed was a 13-year-old girl.

In an investigation initiated by the Meriden Police Special Crimes Unit, police found that 31-year-old Mehedi Hasan Omi had allegedly arranged to meet the individual on Friday for sexual purposes. Omi was advised that Friday was the girl's 14th birthday.

Omi was taken into custody upon arrival and charged with the following: • Criminal attempt at risk of injury to a child • Criminal attempt at second-degree sexual assault • Criminal attempt of harmful communication with a minor • Criminal attempt at enticing a minor

Omi is being held on a $500,000 surety bond.

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