27-01-2025
San Angelo man convicted following minor sex sting operation
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — A San Angelo man has been convicted of attempting to solicit sex from a minor online after being caught through a sting operation.
According to information provided by the 51st District Attorney's Office, a special agent of the Texas Department of Public Safety conducted an investigation on Oct. 10, 2022, 'targeted at child sex predators using online platforms.' Nicholas Dussault, 32, engaged in an online conversation with the undercover agent through the MeetMe application and 'believed that he was communicating with a 15 year old girl.'
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Dussault solicited the individual to meet him 'and engage in sex.' He then arrived at the meeting location and was arrested by TxDPS.
'We want to thank everyone involved in this case including the Texas Department of Public Safety,' the office said. 'Our office remains committed to the safety of our community and seeking justice. We appreciate the proactive efforts of the San Angelo DPS office to keep child predators off our streets and away from our children.'
A jury trial was held regarding the charge on Jan. 23. After approximately 30 minutes of deliberation, the jury found Dussault guilty of attempting to solicit a minor to engage in sex and sentenced him to three years of confinement in the penitentiary.
'We want to thank the jury for their careful consideration in this case,' the office said. 'Their verdicts send a message to child predators in our community that if they are caught, they will be held accountable and punished.'
Dussault elected to have the jury assess his punishment. He had no criminal history prior to the charge.
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