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Arrest of Alleged Sex Offender Living in Woods

(La Porte County, IN) - A man living in the woods now has a roof over his head, but it’s at the La Porte County Jail.

 

Victor Badillo, 45, is charged with two counts of Level 5 felony possession of child pornography.

 

According to La Porte County Police, the investigation into the latest allegations began a month after his arrest in June for intimidation. He posted bond in the intimidation case in July.

 

The investigation into his alleged possession of child pornography continued, and the findings from that probe were given to the La Porte County Prosecutor’s Office, which issued an arrest warrant on Monday.

 

Badillo was arrested this morning when located living in the woods in rural Coolspring Township, police said.

 

Badillo was being held on a $15,000 bond. Indiana State Police assisted in the investigation.

 

Specifics about the latest allegations were not disclosed.

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