Bethel Twp. man charged, electronic devices seized during child porn investigation

Miami County Municipal Court

Miami County Municipal Court

A Bethel Twp. man is facing charges after deputies seized electronic devices as part of a child pornography investigation.

On Thursday, Miami County sheriff’s deputies served a search warrant in the 8800 block of U.S. 40 in Bethel Twp.

Deputies seized computer hard drives and thumb drives, a cellphone, digital tablet, router and other electronic items, according to the sheriff’s office.

Michael Julius Volz. Photo courtesy Miami Valley Jails.

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Michael J. Volz, 69, of Bethel Twp. was taken into custody. He’s facing three counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor in Miami County Municipal Court.

Additional charges are expected after all the evidence is processed, according to the sheriff’s office.

Volz pleaded guilty not guilty in court on Friday. His bond was set at $200,000.

His next court appearance is scheduled for Wednesday.

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