One Charged with Luring a Person Under 18 Years of Age
On April 3, 2025, detectives in Investigation Services charged 51-year-old Hal Clayton with luring a person under 18 years of age by means of telecommunication.
On February 25, 2025, detectives received a report of the accused having a sexual relationship with an underaged victim. An investigation revealed the accused had communicated with a 16-year-old victim by way of a messaging app for the purpose of facilitating a sexual relationship, despite knowing their age.
On April 3, 2025, detectives located and arrested the accused. The accused is charged with luring a person under 18 years of age by means of telecommunication. They were held in custody pending a bail hearing.