By Staff Reporter | iSkyCreations – News & Media (ISC News & Media)
Published Feb 17th 2024
In a significant development in the fight against child exploitation, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Robert J. Pugliese Jr., a 43-year-old resident of Tanglewood Drive in Orange City, on charges related to the possession of child pornography. Pugliese, who was apprehended yesterday, faces 25 counts of possessing illicit materials involving minors.
Currently held at the Volusia County Branch Jail, Pugliese has been denied bond, underscoring the severity of the charges against him. Born on February 11, 1981, his arrest marks a crucial step in local law enforcement’s ongoing efforts to combat child exploitation and pornography.
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, demonstrating its commitment to protecting the most vulnerable members of the community, urges anyone with information about potential sexual abuse of children—whether related to Pugliese’s case or any other—to come forward. The VSO Child Exploitation Unit has opened its lines at 386-323-3574 for tips, information, or any relevant insights that could assist in their investigations.