FREEHOLD – A 2019 attempt by a Wall man to lure who he thought was a 14-year-old boy but turned out to be an investigator hunting for online predators got him three years in state prison Friday.

James Megill, 43, sentenced for endangering the welfare of a child by Superior Court Judge Marc C. Lemieux, will also face Megan's Law registration and will be under parole supervision for the rest of his life.

Megill contacted the user he thought was a 14-year-old high school student, sending sexually explicit messages and requesting nude photographs, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago said in a statement.

The Wall Township Police Department, the prosecutor's office and its Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigated.

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Megill pleaded guilty on Oct. 14.

Investigators are seeking additional information about Megill’s activities. Santiago is urging anyone with information to contact Detective Anthony Lacher of the prosecutor's office at 800-533-7443.

Santiago said people who want to remain anonymous can submit a tip to Monmouth County Crime Stoppers by calling the confidential telephone line at 800-671-4400, using the free P3 Tips mobile app or going to the website.

Ken Serrano covers crime, breaking news and investigations. Reach him at 732-643-4029 or at kserrano@gannettnj.com.

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