On Saturday, May 4, Dayton Deputies with the Lyon County Sheriff's Office arrested and booked Mark Prudente for possession of child pornography.
An investigation found that Prudente is a coach for the Silverada Little League in Dayton. An Emergency TPO was granted overnight banning Prudente from the little league.
Deputies were called to Prudente's home on Saturday for a report of child pornography. After searching his home, they found images and videos of prepubescent children engaging in sexual acts on electronic devices inside the home that did belong to Mark Prudente.
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office says there was no evidence containing illegal photos of any players on the team.Â
Prudente's bail is set at $120,000.
If you have any information relating to this ongoing investigation, contact Deputy J. Tafelmeyer at (775) 463-6620 and reference case #24LY01738. Tips can be submitted anonymously through Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.
