Bridgeton Man Arrested in Hamilton Township for Luring

A local man was arrested after reportedly trying to lure a 13-year-old girl he met over the internet.

Hamilton Township Police say that early Monday they were responding to a call of a reported runaway in the Cloverleaf section of the township.

When officers arrived on the scene, they found Jacob Williams, 23, of Bridgeton, trying to pick up the girl near her home

According to police,

Further investigation revealed that Williams and the juvenile were 
communicating via the internet to set up meetings over
a period of time.  On 4/23/2014, Williams was charged with 
Luring a Child to a motor vehicle.  The Honorable MCJ H.R. Switzer 
authorized probable cause for issuance of an arrest warrant and
bail was set at $10,000 cash.  The investigation continues 
in regard to any additional criminal involvement related to 
this case.  Anyone with information related to this case is 
asked to contact Detective Michael Virga at 609-625-2700 
extension 574.