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An Omaha police officer has been found guilty of online enticement of a child.
David M. Kass, 26, faces up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine on the felony charge.
A 12-member jury deliberated for about 45 minutes today before making the unanimous decision before Sarpy County District Court Judge Max Kelch.
Kass remains on unpaid administrative leave pending an internal investigation.
Sarpy County authorities said Kass conducted a sexually graphic online chat on July 13 with a person he'd been told was a 14-year-old girl, but was actually a La Vista police investigator.
Kass' attorney, Alan Stoler, had told jurors that Kass may have discussed sexual experiences in online chats, but he "was honestly conversing with individuals he believed to be adults."
Prosecutor Matt Lierman called Kass an "online predator" and told jurors that Kass initiated the chat and "knew the age of the girl at the beginning." He also said Kass was persistent at keeping the conversation sexual.
Kass is scheduled to be sentenced in March.
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