Town of Van Buren, N.Y. - A Van Buren man has been arrested for sexually exploiting middle school kids:
State Police say 24-year-old Louis Fratangelo Jr hacked into the accounts of several Pine Grove Middle School children stealing naked images of them.
He then threatened to release the pictures to family and friends if they didn't send him additional photos.
A search of his home by Troopers and the FBI, found more child porn including some Fratangelo produced himself with a local child.
In addition police found two illegal AR-Style firearms, body armor, illegal fireworks and evidence of narcotics and firearms trafficking.
Frantangelo was arraigned and he posted a $250,000 bond.
His mug shot is being released as the State Police believe he traveled to meet one middle school-age child and may have traveled to meet others in the Syracuse area.
State Police believe there may be more victims and encourage concerned parents to contact State Police Investigator Gallo at (315) 366-6000 or Manlius Police with any information.
Fratangelo was arrested and charged with the following:
- (2) counts Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd degree, class “C” felony
- (1) count Use of a Child in a Sexual Performance, class “C” felony
- (2) counts Criminal Possession of a Firearm, class E” felony
- (1) count Criminal Sexual Act 3rd degree, class “E” felony
- (1) count Rape 3rd degree, class “E” felony
- (2) counts Possession of a Sexual Performance by a Child, class “E” felony
- (2) counts Unlawful Purchase of Body Armor, class “A” misdemeanor
- (1) count Endangering the Welfare of a Child, class “A” misdemeanor
- (1) count Unlawfully Dealing with Fireworks and Dangerous Fireworks, a violation
Photo: Courtesy of NYS Police
Photo: Courtesy of NYS Police