Foreman Man Faces Felony Charges in Undercover Stings for Alleged Attempt to Meet Minor

A Foreman man is facing serious felony charges after allegedly attempting to meet with a person he believed to be a 14-year-old girl in Murfreesboro. The individual, later identified as 40-year-old Lonn McClinton, was reportedly communicating with Pike County Investigator Jason McDonald, who was operating an undercover social media account posing as a minor.

According to an affidavit filed with the Pike County Sheriff’s Office, McDonald used the account to identify and investigate potential adults engaging in inappropriate contact with minors. On February 11, 2025, McClinton allegedly initiated contact with the undercover profile, which McDonald had set up under the identity of a 14-year-old female.

Over time, McClinton’s communications became increasingly sexual, with allegations of explicit photos being exchanged and discussions about sexual acts he reportedly wished to perform. A meeting was allegedly arranged for March 10, 2025, where McClinton intended to meet the minor in person. However, upon his arrival, he was apprehended by members of the Murfreesboro Police Department and the Pike County Sheriff’s Office.

McClinton now faces one count of Internet Stalking of a Child, a Class Y felony, and one count of Computer Child Pornography, a Class B felony. His first appearance in court was held on March 21, 2025, and an arraignment hearing was held Friday April 4, 2025.