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2 days ago
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New Hampshire man arrested in Florence allegedly sent nude photos to minor
FLORENCE, Ky. (FOX 56) — A New Hampshire man was arrested on Friday, June 6, after an investigation showed that he allegedly sent at least five nude photos of himself to a minor. According to a news release from the Boone County Sheriff's Office (BCSO), the victim told law enforcement that Paul Anthony Vallatini, 37, of New Hampshire, had met the victim on Snapchat and had allegedly sent her at least five nude photos of himself. The news release states that deputies with the BCSO met with Vallatini and the minor together in Florence. She told law enforcement that she picked him up from the airport and they had allegedly gone shopping together during his two-day visit. Wolfe County man accused of child abuse New Hampshire man arrested in Florence allegedly sent nude photos to minor Man dies after shooting involving deputies in Allen County 'It was discovered Vallatini was staying at a local hotel and the Boone County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant on his room,' deputies wrote. During the search, they allegedly found condoms in his duffle bag as well as 'a number of items' that allegedly supported the minor's claims. Vallatini was charged with five counts of distribution of obscene matter to a minor and human trafficking of a victim under age 18. He was lodged in the Boone County Jail. The BCSO's investigation remains ongoing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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12-05-2025
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SWAT team uses ‘less lethal munitions' after hours of negotiations in Boone County
BOONE COUNTY, Ky. (FOX 56) — A SWAT team was called to a domestic violence dispute Saturday in Burlington According to a news release, the Boone County Sheriff's Office was called to a home in Boone County, where a woman said 29-year-old Kyle Wilson had assaulted and strangled her. Man allegedly set ex-girlfriend's Lexington apartment on fire SWAT team uses 'less lethal munitions' after hours of negotiations in Boone County Motorcyclist falls due to distillery spill in Lawrenceburg The victim also told deputies that Wilson was possibly armed. Officials reportedly noticed injuries consistent with assault and strangulation on the remained in the house, where he was allegedly uncooperative for several hours. Officials said the victim and her children, who were present inside the home during the assault, were able to leave the home. The sheriff's office said deputies spent several hours negotiating with Wilson, but he remained uncooperative. A SWAT team was activated, but negotiations continued after SWAT's arrival. Lexington eatery makes OpenTable's 'Top 100 Brunch Restaurants' in the US Study: Kentucky is the toughest state to own an EV in Study: It costs over $200K to raise a child over 18 years in Kentucky Reportedly, Wilson eventually stepped onto the porch but did not surrender. The Boone County Sheriff's Office said the SWAT team used a 'less lethal munition,' which was effective, and Wilson was placed under arrest without further incident. He was charged with one count of first-degree strangulation and fourth-degree assault (domestic violence). Wilson was taken to the Boone County Jail on a $100,000 cash bond. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
