Undercover child sex operation results in arrest of Erlanger man

An Erlanger man was arrested this week after an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children task force investigation.

Roger Eric Uhl, 34, is charged with the prohibited use of an electronic communication system to procure a minor in a sexual offense, a felony.

Kentucky State Police reported the investigation into Uhl was launched after it was discovered he was communicating with juveniles online.

Uhl's home was searched Tuesday and devices were seized and taken to the state police's digital forensic laboratory for analysis.

Uhl was booked Tuesday into the Kenton County Detention Center where he is being held on a $10,000 bond.