Florida man, 71, charged with sexually abusing a child for years, beginning when child was 9-years-old
On May 21, the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office released a statement saying that their office arrested and charged a 71-year-old Vero Beach, Florida, man accused of sexually abusing a child for years, beginning when that child was nine-years-old. A second child victim has also been identified by authorities.
In January 2019, a 13-year-old disclosed that they had been molested by George Bollis, 71, of Vero Beach. This information was relayed to Detective Kelsey Zorc from law enforcement outside of Florida. Detective Zorc began her investigation, which led her to seek a search warrant for the Bollis home located in the 1800 block of 10th Place.
An additional search warrant was obtained for Bollis’ office, located at 1945 20th Avenue. The 13-year-old victim alleged that Bollis had taken inappropriate photographs and sexually molested them for years beginning when the victim was nine-years-old.
A search of the home yielded hundreds of thousands of digital photographs, which were reviewed by detectives. The victim also alleged that they had been sexually molested at Bollis’ office. A second victim has been identified as part of the investigation. ~ per The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office
George Bollis is charged with capital sexual battery and two counts of sexual battery in a familial or custodial authority.
Of the two counts of sexual battery, one is for a child under the age of 12, while the other is for a child over 12 but less than 16.
Additional charges are pending as the investigation continues. ~ per WPTV
Indian River County Sheriff Deryl Loar stated, “Today is a safer day in Indian River County. This man molested two young children in our county. Bollis is behind bars where he deserves to be and will face the justice system. We are proud of the victims for having the courage to come forward.”
Bollis is currently being held without bond at the Indian River County Jail and will face a first appearance hearing on May 22.
(Source: Indian River County Sheriff’s Office)
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