CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. (CLARKSVILLENOW) A Christian County man is facing multiple charges for attempting to meet minors on the internet for sex.

According to a news release from Kentucky State Police, 57 year-old Kevin Harris was arrested Tuesday at his home in Gracey.

Police say they were contacted by North Carolina authorities about two separate investigations involving Harris communicating and planning to meet minors to engage in sex.

State Police seized electronic equipment for examination.

Harris faces a number of charges, including prohibited use of electronic communications system to procure a minor or police officer to engage in sexual activity, use of electronic communication by a sex offender and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

The investigation is ongoing. Harris is jailed in the Christian County Detention Center.