The arrest was part of an ongoing undercover operation conducted by officials with Berks County Human Trafficking Task Force , in order to lessen sex trade in the county.
The operation involved officials placing ads on sex websites, posing as a 13-year-old girl.
One man, 35-year-old, David Capuzzi, responded to these ads online and agreed to meet with the 13-year-old in a hotel room.
Capuzzi was reported to have discussed having sex with the 13-year-old in exchange for money.
When Capuzzi arrived at the hotel, police were waiting for him and apprehended him, according to authorities.
Police say that Capuzzi is now in custody and is being charged with the following:
- Involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a person less than 16
- Statutory sexual assault
- Unlawful contact with a minor (sexual offenses)
- Criminal use of communication facility
- Prostitution and related offenses
I don’t get how he was charged with sexual assault considering a 13 year old didn’t even exist.
