Houston Police lieutenant accused of soliciting minor online

HOUSTON - A Houston Police lieutenant has reportedly been arrested after officials say he tried to meet with a teen he met online.

Houston Police Lieutenant accused of soliciting minor

Mugshot of Houston Police Lieutenant Quoc Viet Ngo (Photo credit: Harris County Precinct 1 Constable's Office)

What we know:

According to Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen, HPD Lt. Quoc Viet Ngo has been arrested and charged with Online Solicitation of a Minor.

The 50-year-old allegedly sent sexual photos to an undercover detective who was posing online as a 15-year-old girl.

The lieutenant was reportedly arrested on Friday as he drove to what he thought was the girl's home.

Officials say Ngo is facing two to 20 years in prison, if he's found guilty.

What we don't know:

No other details about the arrest are available at this time.

HPD statement

What they're saying:

What you can do:

The investigation leading to Ngo's arrest was partially led by the Precinct One Constable's Office's Internet Crime Against Children Unit.

Anyone who knows of similar incidents involving Ngo is asked to contact the Precinct One unit at 713-222-4929.