Pittsburgh Man Charged After Allegedly Meeting Minor in Medina
A 29-year-old man from Pittsburgh is facing charges, including cocaine possession and allegedly soliciting a minor, after driving to Medina, Ohio, to meet a 14-year-old boy he connected with on Tinder. The man admitted to police that he drove 2.5…
Cleveland Akron, OH, July 20, 2026 —
A 29-year-old man from Pittsburgh is facing multiple charges after allegedly traveling to Medina, Ohio, to meet a minor he connected with online. The man, whose name was not immediately provided, was arrested by Medina police on July 9.
According to authorities, the man drove approximately 2.5 hours to Medina with the intention of meeting a 14-year-old boy. The pair had connected on the dating application Tinder. The man reportedly admitted to police that he was aware of the boy’s age, stating that he had been informed the individual was 14, not 19 as he may have initially believed.
The charges the man is facing include cocaine possession and the alleged solicitation of a minor. The specifics of the cocaine possession charge, including the amount found, were not detailed. The arrest followed an operation by the Medina Police Department.
Further details regarding the timeline of the online communication, the man’s identity, and the legal proceedings that will follow were not immediately available.
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