In November 2024, members of the Invictus Task Force initiated an investigation related to a report of child exploitation. During the course of the investigation, William Edward Villano was identified as a suspect.
On August 15, 2025, a search warrant was executed by members of the Invictus Task Force, and, as a result, William Edward Villano was taken into custody and charged with (2) two counts of Indecent Liberties with a Student and (2) two counts of Sex Acts with a Student. Villano was transported to the Randolph County Detention Center, where the magistrate issued a $45,000 secure bond and set a first appearance in Randolph County District Court for August 18, 2025. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office Invictus Task Force representatives.
Name of Defendant:
William Edward Villano
of Trinity Age :30
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The Invictus Task Force is a joint effort of Randolph, Alamance, Davidson, and Forsyth Counties; the State Bureau of Investigation; and Homeland Security in the fight against internet crimes against children (ICAC), sexual abuse, trafficking, and the exploitation of children using a collaboration of resources as a force multiplier.
www.theinvictusproject.org
IF YOU BELIEVE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW MAY BE A VICTIM OF CHILD EXPLOITATION OR TRAFFICKING, Call the national hotline for 24/7 assistance. 1-888-373-7888 or text "HELP" to 233733
