NEW DOUGLAS, Ill. (KMOV.com) – A convicted sex offender from New Douglas is facing charges for exposing himself to a girl under 15 years of age on a webcam.
Police say Michael Schuette, 27, was charged with attempted sexual misconduct on November 26th.
According to reports, on June 11th, Schuette accessed a chat room and connected with someone he thought was a 14-year-old girl. He had actually connected with a St. Louis County police officer who was posing as the young girl.
During the session, Schuette allegedly exposed himself and masturbated in front of the camera.
Police said Schuette has a 2007 conviction in Madison County, IL for possessing child pornography.
Schuette was taken into custody on Wednesday.
