Christian Radio Personality from Michigan Arrested on Sex Assault Charge Involving Children

By John Tunison
MLive
June 20, 2014

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John Balyo a radio personality for Christian station WCSG, has been arrested on a sex assault charge.

Police arrested the 35-year-old Balyo, of Caledonia, on charges of first-degree criminal sexual conduct.

He was arrested after an investigation involving Homeland Security Investigations, the state police and Battle Creek police.

According to a statement issued by HSI, Balyo "allegedly paid a defendant, who is the subject of a separate HSI child-exploitation investigation, to arrange sexual encounters with minor victims."

Balyo is an on-air personality at WCSG, described as Grand Rapids Family Christian Radio station.

WCSG is operated by Cornerstone University.

jtunison@mlive.com