MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (October 29, 2025) — Two men have been arrested following an undercover operation conducted by the Murfreesboro Police Department’s Special Investigations Section – Internet Crimes Against Children, in coordination with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Human Trafficking Unit.

The two-day operation, held on October 23 and 24, resulted in the arrests of Jason Roberts, 51, and Mark Boyd, 42, who are both accused of soliciting minors for sex. Roberts and Boyd were each charged with patronizing prostitution of a minor. Boyd also faces additional charges of simple possession and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

Authorities said both men went to local hotels believing they were meeting underage girls. Instead, they were met by undercover officers participating in the sting operation.

Following their arrests, both suspects were booked into the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center. Roberts’ bond was set at $45,000, while Boyd’s was set at $50,000. Both have since been released on bond.

The men are scheduled to appear in Rutherford County General Sessions Court on December 10, 2025.

Officials with the Murfreesboro Police Department emphasized that such operations are part of an ongoing effort to combat human trafficking and protect children from online exploitation.

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