Metro News (Wv.): Morgantown man attempts to purchase child in Mexico, admits to violating his sex offender status

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — A Morgantown man has admitted to failing to update his sex offender registry after being arrested in Mexico attempting to purchase a 7-year-old girl.

Aug 6

When Scott David Bixler, 43, was arrested in Mexico last August authorities said he had two tranquilizer air guns, methamphetamine, a cell phone jammer, and $5,000 in cash with which to purchase the child.

Bixler traveled outside the country without notifying the West Virginia State Police as required by his sex offender status.

“It should be a relief to everyone, especially to parents of young children, knowing that someone as dangerous of Scott Bixler has been convicted and will be locked up for a long time,” said U.S. Attorney Bill Ihlenfeld. “I’m grateful for the work of law enforcement to apprehend Bixler and bring him to justice.”

Bixler faces up to 10 years in federal prison at his upcoming sentencing.

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