Staten Island hospital janitor, 43, arrested for trying to have sex with girl he thought was 14

John Emilio
John Emilio Photo credit Burlington County Prosecutor's Office (New Jersey)

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. (AP) -- A janitor at a Staten Island hospital has admitted trying to arrange a sexual encounter with a teenager, who turned out to be a police detective.

John Emilio has pleaded guilty to a charge of attempting to endanger the welfare of children.

Under terms of a plea agreement with Burlington County prosecutors, the 43-year-old will face a 3-year prison term when he's sentenced in March.

Authorities say Emilio thought he had made contact online with a 14-year-old girl, sending nude pictures of his genitals and discussing meeting in New Jersey.

The girl was a detective with the prosecutor's high-tech crimes unit.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Burlington County Prosecutor's Office (New Jersey)