Florence Man Arrested, Charged On Multiple Sexual Offenses Against Minors

Harry Forgue was arrested late Friday night.

(Harry Forgue. Photo provided by Boone County Sheriff's Office.)

(Boone Co., Ky.) - A Florence man was arrested on a warrant for multiple sexual offenses against minors, including child pornography. 

Late on Friday, May 1, Boone County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Harry G. Forgue, 28, after a long investigation that revealed years of abuse against his foster children and adopted child. 

All victims were males and ranged from preteens to teenagers when the abuse occurred. The juveniles living with Forgue were interviewed, disclosing years of abuse. Abuse was generally stipulated on getting phone privileges back or to end punishment.

During the investigation, it was found on Forgue's phone that he had installed many "pinhole cameras" throughout the residence. Detectives found pictures and videos of the victims unaware they were being recorded.

Additional content was found on Forgue’s phone, showing the victims posing nude.

Boone County Sheriff's Office says that these pictures, along with other evidence found throughout the investigation, corroborate the victim’s statements. 

Forgue has been charged with:

• One count of Sodomy 1st Degree – Victim under 12
• Two counts of Sodomy 3rd Degree
• Three counts of Sexual Abuse 1st Degree – Victim under 12
• Three counts of Sexual Abuse 1st Degree
• Six counts of Video Voyeurism
• Three counts of Incest – Forcible Compulsion/Incapable of Consent
• Six counts of Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Minor
• One count of Possess/View Matter Portray Sexual Performance by a Minor
• One count of Prohibited Use of Elec Com. Sys. To Procure Minor

Forgue is being held at the Boone County Detention Center and held on a $250,000 cash bond.