An aide to a McCandless state senator known for her tough stance on sex crimes was arrested late Thursday on accusations he propositioned a 15-year-old over the Internet.

Pennsylvania State Senator Jane Orie's aide, Alan David Berlin (40), of 8 years was arrested for soliciting sex from a 15 year old boy. In a series of instant messages and online chats, Alan discussed dressing up in animal costumes and engaging in various sex acts with the boy. Mr. Berlin proposed traveling to the boy's home in Harrisburg, about 20 miles from Carlisle, and having sex in the backyard and in a shed on his parents' property. He also allegedly offered to arrange a meeting in a hotel room so Mr. Berlin could t...