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Putnam County man arrested, accused of sexually assaulting a child

Logan Edward Bangart Arrested for sexual assault

PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. — A man is facing life and capital felony charges after deputies say he was caught on camera sexually assaulting a child under the age of 12.

Logan Edward Bangart was arrested on August 4 in Interlachen, following an incident the day before that was reported after a security camera captured him allegedly inappropriately touching the victim.

The complainant told deputies they saw the act in real time through a camera app.

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When deputies arrived, they found Bangart sitting on the bed of a truck outside the home and detained him.

He was later questioned at the Putnam County Criminal Investigation Bureau, where detectives reviewed the footage showing the alleged abuse.

Bangart now faces a life felony for lewd and lascivious behavior and a capital felony for sexual assault. Both charges carry no bond, and he remains in custody.

The investigation is ongoing.

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