Man arrested for attempted sexual activity with minor

RACINE (WITI) -- On Friday evening, April 18th Racine County Sheriff's Investigators arrested a 51-year-old man for attempting to engage in sexual activity with a minor.

Racine County Sheriff’s Investigators conducted an undercover operation that involved 51-year-old Mark Lentz, a Dane County resident who was engaging in sexually explicit conversations with a subject he believed was a 15-year-old male.

"I'm very proud of the commitment and hard work my investigative team brings to these very intense and challenging cases. They are truly making an impact towards the safety of our children here in Racine County," said Sheriff Christopher Schmaling.

According to Racine Co. Sheriffs, Lentz made arrangements to meet with the juvenile in order to engage in sexual activity. Lentz then traveled to a pre-designated location where he believed he was meeting the juvenile and was taken into custody.

"I'm deeply committed to providing the necessary investigative resources to hunt down these sexual predators that prey upon our children," said Schmaling.

Lentz was brought to the Racine County Jail without additional incident and is being held on numerous felony charges. Officials says the investigation is ongoing.