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Kent man charged with child sexual exploitation

Authorities say they opened an investigation into 68-year-old Lawrence Grella after receiving two tips from the National Center for Exploited Children.

News 12 Staff

Aug 17, 2025, 7:42 AM

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A Kent man accused of child sexual exploitation was arrested Thursday, according to police.

Authorities say they opened an investigation into 68-year-old Lawrence Grella after receiving two tips from the National Center for Exploited Children.

Police executed a search warrant at his home and found multiple illicit videos on his phone.

Grella is charged with promoting and possessing sexual performance by a child.

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