Pilot Point mayor arrested for online solicitation of a minor

The current mayor of Pilot Point has been arrested for online solicitation of a minor.

Dallas police say they arrested Matthew McIlravy, 42, on Tuesday for online solicitation of a child younger than 14.

McIlravy was booked in the Dallas County jail on that second-degree felony charge.

Police say a five-month investigation revealed communication with additional minors.

No other information was released.

Denton CountyCrime and Public Safety