Press Release
Man Charged with Human Trafficking in Boone County After Meeting Minor Online
BOON COUNTY, KY — Authorities have arrested Paul Vallatini, a 37-year-old man from New Hampshire, on multiple charges including human trafficking, following an investigation into his alleged interactions with a minor.
According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, Vallatini connected with a teenage girl via Snapchat and sent her explicit images at least five times. The situation escalated when the girl picked him up from the airport and they subsequently went shopping together.
Vallatini was apprehended at a local hotel on a Friday after law enforcement received information about the suspicious activity. He faces several serious charges, including five counts of distributing obscene material to a minor and human trafficking concerning a victim under the age of 18.
The investigation is ongoing, and officials are urging anyone with additional information to come forward. This incident highlights the important ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat online predation and protect children from exploitation.
Updates will be provided as new information becomes available. As this case unfolds, authorities remind parents to monitor their children’s online activities and maintain open lines of communication regarding internet safety.
For more details, follow local news outlets or the Boone County Sheriff’s Office.
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