Volusia County detectives say a 24-year-old Palm Coast man cruised local hangouts looking for teen girls, then picked up two underage victims at Central Park in Ormond Beach on June 6 and had sex with them in his vehicle. According to investigators, the girls were 13 and 15, and Nicholas Dean Alo is accused of buying them alcohol before the encounters.
In a news release, the Volusia County Sheriff's Office said deputies arrested Alo on June 10 and booked him on two counts of lewd and lascivious battery, two counts of child abuse and a violation of probation. He is being held at the Volusia County Branch Jail without bond. The agency also reported that Alo tried to run while being escorted to a patrol car, and detectives with the Child Exploitation Unit are asking anyone who may have been targeted to contact Det. L. Johnson at (386) 323-3574.
How Detectives Say He Found the Teens
Investigators say Alo hunted for teens by driving around the east side of Volusia County and showing up at skate parks, the boardwalk and other public parks. One victim reported first meeting him at a Daytona hangout known locally as the "White Fence" and staying in touch with him through Instagram and Snapchat, according to ClickOrlando.
Past Convictions and Local Context
Alo is already a familiar name to local law enforcement. In 2020, he was arrested by Ormond Beach police and later convicted of lewd and lascivious molestation and traveling to seduce a minor in a case involving a 12-year-old. He served roughly two years in prison before being released on probation. Coverage from FlaglerLive outlines his earlier assault-related cases and subsequent probation issues.
What Happens Next in the Case
The case now heads to prosecutors, who will review the investigation before formal charges are filed. It will be forwarded to the State Attorney's Office for charging consideration. The sheriff's office is urging anyone with information to call Det. L. Johnson and to consult the Volusia County Sheriff's Office release for additional details.
