Sherman police arrested a local man on Sunday following a report of suspicious activity near a residence on West Lamberth Street. The incident occurred in the 2300 block of the street, where a homeowner alerted authorities to a person outside their home.
Officers located Matthew Ponce inside his vehicle at the scene. During their conversation, Ponce made statements that led law enforcement to suspect he was attempting to solicit prostitution. The Sherman Police Department indicated that these remarks prompted a deeper investigation into his activities.
Further inquiry revealed that Ponce had been communicating with an individual online. Police stated that evidence showed he was using these messages to attempt to solicit prostitution. Based on this information, officers proceeded with his arrest.
Ponce was subsequently booked into the Grayson County Jail. Following the booking process, he was released from custody. The department did not provide additional details regarding the specific nature of the online communications or the identity of the other party involved.
