A Bristol man attempted to solicit and patronize what he thought was an underage prostitute, police said.
Charles A. Stone exchanged messages with an undercover state police detective posing as a preteen, Connecticut State Police said.
Stone attempted to meet with the minor to engage in sex with them, police said.
Police arrested Stone in Southington and was in possession of a dangerous weapon at the time he was taken into custody.
The 36-year-old man was charged with criminal attempt of risking injury to a child and sexual assault, in addition to patronizing a prostitute, trafficking in persons and weapons in a vehicle.
Stone posted a $50,000 bond and is expected to appear in court on Nov. 28.
