Man, 52, Suspected Of Trying To Arrange Sex With 14-Year-Old

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) -- The Sacramento Police Department announced Monday that it has arrested a 52-year-old man who is suspected of trying to arrange to have sex with a 14-year-old boy.

Police received a complaint Oct. 17 that Phillip Colwell, 52, was sending sexually explicit emails to the child and began an investigation.

Posing as the 14-year-old, detectives continued contact with Colwell and ultimately set up a meeting him. Officers and detectives followed him as he arrived at the meeting location under the pretense of engaging in sexual activity with a 14-year-old child. Colwell was taken into custody without incident. Officers found computer files with multiple images of child pornography in his possession.

Colwell was arrested for unlawful communication with a minor, communicating with a child for the purposes of sexual contact and possession of child pornography.

Police are concerned that there may be other potential victims. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sexual Assaults Unit at (916) 808-0584 or Crime Alert at (916) 443-HELP (4357) or text in a tip to 274637 (CRIMES). Callers can remain anonymous.