VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A Deltona man is in custody after a teen came forward and said the man molested him several years ago, according to investigators.
- Patrick Renner, 70, accused of molesting boy
- Teen came forward, said Renner molested him 7-8 years ago
- Teen said he also found child porn on Renner's electronic devices
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office arrested Patrick Renner, 70, at his home. He is charged with lewd and lascivious molestation of a person under 12.
Investigators say the teen recently reported to them that Renner allegedly molested him seven to eight years ago.
He also told authorities that he recently saw child pornography on Renner's electronic devices within the last week. He said he saw “sexually explicit” photos of teen boys and younger boys and girls.
Renner is being held at Volusia County Branch Jail without bond.
Deputies are encouraging anyone who may be a victim to contact Volusia County Sheriff’s Office Child Exploitation Unit at 386-323-3574.