Michael Doss, the former city manager of the Ohio city of Milford, is facing a felony charge following accusations that he tried to solicit sex from a minor. The charge of importuning was announced by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Montgomery County Sheriff Rob Streck, and Doss was charged in the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas. An undercover operation led by the Miami Valley Human Trafficking Task Force uncovered the allegations against Doss, where he allegedly believed he was communicating with a 15-year-old girl.

The investigation that brought Doss into legal crosshairs is run under the attorney general's Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission. With resources from various law enforcement agencies, including the Butler Township Police Department, Oakwood Police, and Homeland Security Investigations, the Task Force serves as a bulwark against human trafficking and related crimes. According to officials, additional charges against Doss are expected as the case proceeds.

Before the allegations surfaced, Doss resigned from his position as city manager of Milford, a role he held until his resignation which was in response to being confronted about the said allegations. The Ohio Attorney General did not provide specifics on the confrontation or his resignation.

While Doss stands accused, it's imperative to remember our legal system's foundation that all defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. The task force is committed to its role in investigating and intervening in cases of human trafficking, leading to these sorts of charges when appropriate, as seen in Doss's case. Despite the gravity of the charges, the law dictates that judgments must be reserved until due process has run its course.