BOSSIER PARISH, La — Bossier Sheriff’s detectives say Michael Vallone, 65, of the 5700 Block of Bayou Drive, Bossier City, was being investigated by detectives for possessing pornography involving juveniles.
During the investigation, a search warrant was conducted at his residence which resulted in several electronic devices being seized.
Vallone was arrested for possession of 3,267 images of Pornography Involving Juveniles and 21 Images of Sexual Abuse of an Animal after forensic downloads of his electronic devices by BSO detectives. His Bond was set at $1,800,000.00.
On July 17th, Digital Forensics found an additional 3,392 images of Pornography Involving Juveniles and 27 Images of Sexual Abuse of an Animal during secondary forensic downloads of his electronic devices. He was arrested via arrest warrant and an additional bond was set at $1,850,000.00.
Vallone is currently being housed at the Bossier Max on the above charges.
Detectives with the Bossier Sheriff’s Office continue to aggressively investigate child sexual abuse cases with the ICAC team, the Attorney General’s Office, and with the aid of the latest technology.
They encourage anyone with information regarding this crime or any other crimes against children to contact the Bossier Sheriff’s Office at (318) 965-2203.
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