LCSO Arrests Mark Prudente in Dayton NV for Possession of Child Pornography

Child pornography arrest in Dayton:

On May 4, 2024, Dayton Deputies with the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a residence in Dayton for a report of child pornography. Upon arrival, Deputies investigated the incident and images and videos of prepubescent children engaging in sexual acts were discovered on electronic devices within the residence.

The devices located with the child pornography belonged to Dayton, Nevada resident, MARK PRUDENTE. PRUDENTE was arrested and booked into the Lyon County Jail on the following charges:

Furthermore, it was discovered that PRUDENTE is a Coach for the Silverada Little League in Dayton, coaching juvenile females. No evidence collected contained illegal images of possible players on his team, however the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office believes the community, and parents should be aware of this matter. An Emergency TPO was granted overnight banning PRUDENTE from the little league.

If you have any information in reference to this investigation, please contact Deputy J. Tafelmeyer at (775) 463-6620 and reference Case number 24LY01738. Tips can be submitted anonymously through Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.