According to Tomball police, an online tip led investigators to Matthew Thibodeaux. The tip advised that Thibodeaux was en-route to meet the two underage juveniles.
As officers approached him at the park, he took off on foot. After a short pursuit, he was taken into custody and transported to jail.
Thibodeaux was employed at two YMCA locations in The Woodlands, police said.
He is charged with online solicitation of a minor, which is a second-degree felony.
Anyone with information about Thibodeaux or his possible illegal contact with underage children is asked to contact the Tomball Police Department at (281) 351-5451.