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Benton County treasurer charged of child enticement using Grindr
BENTON COUNTY, Mo. — The Benton County treasurer was arrested for charges of sexual misconduct on Monday, June 9.
According to online court dockets, Richard Renno, born 1962, has been charged with enticement or attempted enticement of a child and sexual misconduct involving a child under 15.
The probable cause statement says law enforcement began an investigation on April 24 of allegations that Renno committed the offence of enticing a child for sex, the statement says.
Law enforcement found probable cause that Renno was using the online social media application Grindr to speak with a 14-year-old child.
The statement says that officials interviewed witnesses who showed screenshots of Renno's face and nude photographs sent from his account.
The nude photograph was identified as having been sent from Renno's residence in Benton County by a family member. The family member told law enforcement that Renno would use electronic devices, computers and cellular devices to obtain sex online from young men.
According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, Renno was arrested around 7:37 a.m. on Monday.
Renno told police that he had been using Grindr for ten years and admitted to having conversations with minors.
Renno is currently at the Benton County Jail with a $100,000 bond.
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