Police arrest Hopkinsville man for meeting minor for sexual activity

Hopkinsville Police arrested 23-year-old Desmontrez Joshua on Wednesday after he reportedly met with a minor with the intention of engaging in sexual activity.

On May 18, Joshua reportedly contacted a 13-year-old minor using a cellphone to meet with them for sexual activity. He reportedly met with the minor and the minor’s father found them in a secluded parking lot on Waddell Circle.  

On Wednesday, officers arrested Joshua and he reportedly admitted to talking with the minor but claimed to not know their age. Joshua was charged with procuring or promoting the use of a minor by electronic means.