Louisville man charged with human trafficking

Updated: Apr. 21, 2017 at 4:16 PM EDT
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Miguel A. Rivea. (Source: LMDC)
Miguel A. Rivea. (Source: LMDC)

LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE)- An undercover investigation by Kentucky State police has resulted in the arrest of a man who thought he was going to meet a minor for sex.

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Miguel A. Rivea, 27, of Louisville, is charged with one count of promoting human trafficking.

Kentucky State Police say Rivea was online April 20 and propositioned a person he believed was a 15-year-old girl for sex.

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Rivea was arrested after showing up at the location arraigned for the meeting. His cell phone was seized as evidence.

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