Former Church Employee Arrested after Massive Child Porn Files Busted; Neighbors Terrified as His Place was a Frequent Playing Place for Kids
Alarming allegations have surfaced against an individual who was once associated with a local Baptist church in The Woodlands area. It is alleged that this person possessed a significant number of videos and photos containing explicit content involving minors.
A 46-year-old man named Thiago Modelli was arrested on Tuesday during a law enforcement operation in Conroe’s Harper’s Landing subdivision.
Modelli has been arrested and is facing charges for possessing child pornography. Law enforcement officials conducted a search warrant at his residence on North Misty Canyon Place, where they allegedly uncovered a large collection of videos and images that depicted disturbing acts of sexual assault and child abuse.
It was discovered that Modelli’s residence was a popular gathering spot for local children. Modelli does not have any teenage children.
“According to Lt. Ken Washington, Modelli mentioned that several children would be present at the location during the investigation,” reported the lieutenant. “They would engage in playing video games.” He owned a collection of children’s toys. Sporting gear. It is extremely alarming to discover that someone has access to such materials, especially when they are facing charges related to child pornography.
A collaborative effort involving Constable Ryan Gable’s Criminal Investigations Division, along with the Texas Department of Public Safety and local police departments, recently conducted an operation. This operation was a crucial component of Constable Gable’s ongoing proactive investigation, led by his Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Detective.
Residents in the area witnessed a significant police presence on the street early Tuesday, with officers seen removing laptops and computers from the residence.
According to parents interviewed by FOX 26, Modelli would extend a welcoming attitude to children in the neighborhood, going as far as sharing their garage door code with them.
Modelli was able to secure a $150,000 bond on Wednesday at the Montgomery County Jail.
