Okla. Attorney Arrested After Operation To Catch Him Attempting To Meet With 5-Year-Old

A 55-year-old man was arrested after he tried to meet with a fictitious 5-year-old, who he thought was real.

Investigators were contacted Thursday morning after someone advised they were in communication with Michael Lunday, 55, who was arranging to meet with a 5-year-old for sex.

The confidential informant worked with the investigators at the sheriff’s office to assist on a sting operation.

Lunday had communicated explicit details to the confidential informant and agreed to meet with them at a home in Mustang.

Investigators used hidden cameras, and deputies were staged inside of the home to arrest Lunday.

Based on Lunday’s explicit confessions while at the home, investigators served a search warrant at Lunday’s home and arrested him on Thursday after $400 was exchanged between the confidential informant and a fictitious foster parent providing the child.

Lunday, who is an Oklahoma City based attorney, was arrested for lewd acts with a child under 12 and soliciting child prostitution. 

Lunday was transported to the Canadian County Detention Facility, and his bond was set at $200,000.

“This sting operation was carried out in a very professional manner by my investigators, and the confidential informant’s role in Lunday’s arrest was paramount in making the operation a success,” Canadian County Sheriff Chris West said.