Coralville man arrested after allegedly offering to pay for sex with teen in law enforcement operation

Hunter
09/23/23

A Coralville man was arrested after he allegedly went to an Iowa City residence Friday morning for the purpose of having sex with a teenage girl.

Police say that during this month, 57-year-old Jose Benito Rodriguez of Boston Way was in communication with a person he believed to be a fifteen year old female.  He allegedly offered the girl cash for sexual favors.  Rodriguez reportedly agreed to pay the girl $100, sent her a photo of his erect genitals, and described what he would do sexually to her.

Rodriguez allegedly agreed to meet the girl at a pre-arranged location for sex acts and arrived with cash and a condom.

He was taken into custody and faces charges of Pandering of a Minor for Prostitution and Enticing a Minor for Sexual Purposes. If convicted on both counts, Rodriguez could be sentenced to up to 15 years in prison.