49-year-old Lincoln man arrested following child luring investigation

Niagara police have arrested a 49-year-old Lincoln man following a child luring investigation.

An investigation commenced Aug. 19 which resulted in investigators learning that Steven Albert Venditello allegedly engaged in sexually motivated communications with a person under the age of 14.

On Aug. 22, officers arrested Venditello for luring a child via telecommunications to facilitate sexual interference.

Information on how parents and guardians can keep their children safe online can be found here.

Anyone wishing to provide information anonymously is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477.

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