For Immediate Release

January 10, 2013
 
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS - On Jan. 9, 2013, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Cyber Crimes Task Force and the Altamonte Springs Police Department arrested Louis Ruggiero, 31, of Altamonte Springs, Fla., for 10 counts of lewd or lascivious battery, seven counts of use of a child in a sexual performance and one count of traveling to meet a minor to commit an unlawful sex act.

 
FDLE agents and Altamonte Springs police officers arrested Ruggiero at his residence, 827 Camargo Way, Altamonte Springs.  A two-month investigation revealed Ruggiero had photographed himself and a juvenile engaged in sexual acts that occurred repeatedly over a five-month period. 
 
The investigation continues and law enforcement believes there could be additional victims.   If you have information relating to potential victims, please contact the FDLE Cyber Crimes Task Force at (407) 245-0801.
 
Ruggiero was booked into the Seminole County Jail and is being held without bond.
 
The investigation will be prosecuted by Attorney General Pam Bondi’s Office of Statewide Prosecution.
 
Please visit the FDLE Computer Crime Center website to review tips for keeping your children safe online at: www.fdle.state.fl.us/FC3/
 
For Further Information Contact:
Gretl Plessinger, Keith Kameg or Steve Arthur
FDLE Office of Public Information
(850) 410-7001