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Eddie Zapata, of Norwalk, turned himself into police on Thursday, after two warrants were issued for his arrest, said Norwalk Police Lt. Terrence Blake.
He was charged with enticing a minor by computer, two counts of risk of injury/impairing the morals of a child, importing child pornography and possession of child pornography.
The investigation into Zapata's actions began after Norwalk police were contacted by Homeland Security regarding a referral from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police about Zapata's actions, Blake said.
Norwalk Detective Jim Thompson led the investigation which led to a search of Zapata's home on Jan. 23, Blake said.
A number of internet-capable devices were seized from the residence during that operation, Blake said.
An analysis of those devices by Norwalk Sgt. Nate Paulino confirmed the communication with the 13-year-old female from Canada had occurred, and also revealed additional internet communications with a 12-year-old female from Florida, he said.
Zapata is being held on $200,000 bond.
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