Man attempted to buy sex acts with Wendy’s french fries and money, police say

Jonathan Collins, 47, attempted to buy sexual acts with a minor with Wendy's french fries and money, according to police.(Courtesy of the Columbiana County Jail)
Published: Aug. 25, 2024 at 10:55 AM EDT

SALEM, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - A man allegedly tried to buy sexual acts with a minor with Wendy’s french fries and money.

An undercover Task Force Agent posted an advertisement posing as a 15-year-old girl and her mother on a website used for the solicitation of prostitution.

Jonathan Collins, 47, responded to the advertisement and requested two sexual acts from only the teenager and agreed to pay $160. He was also asked to bring Wendy’s french fries.

Collins also asked to take pictures and videos during the sexual acts.

Collins arrived at the meeting spot in Salem, Ohio, with the money and Wendy’s french fries, according to police. Authorities arrested him there.

After he was arrested, Collins permitted authorities to search his cell phone.

Collins was booked into the Columbiana County Jail for compelling prostitution, attempted pandering obscenity involving a minor, attempted unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, importuning and possessing criminal tools.