Pinellas County Man Charged In Sexual Battery

PINELLAS PARK, FL — The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a 44-year-old man on a charge of sexual battery on a minor.

According to the agency, Larry Bourdon of Pinellas Park “had familial authority over the juvenile victim when he began having inappropriate sexual activity with (her).” Detectives say the conduct continued until the girl turned 18.

The alleged misconduct began in 2011 and ended in 2014 with acts taking place in “various locations in Pinellas County,” an email from the agency said. The investigation into Bourdon’s alleged activities began on Dec. 27, 2016, when the victim came forward, the agency noted.

Bourdon was charged in the case on Jan. 18 with his arrest announced Friday. No further information is being released at this time.

Booking photo courtesy of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office