Polson man arrested for sexual abuse

A report of a suspicious male in a work truck attempting to lure a girl under the age of 16 years old to his home in the Polson area was reported to Lake County 911 around 5:30 p.m. Oct. 5. Deputies responded and in the ensuing investigation determined that the girl was walking home when she was approached by the male and offered money to come to his home.

Given the statements and evidence gathered by deputies, it was determined that the crime of “sexual abuse of children by enticing, coercing, or encouraging a child under 16 to engage in sexual conduct” had been committed.

Deputies identified the suspect as 59-year-old Scott Johnson of Polson and arrested him at his home a short time later. He is currently booked into the Lake County Jail.