Acadia Parish man faces charges of rape, juvenile molestation
Acadia Parish man faces charges of rape, juvenile molestation
ACADIA PARISH, La. (KLFY) — A Church Point man has been arrested in connection to various sex crimes, deputies said.
Deputies arrested and charged Justin Blane Benoit, 47 of Church Point with six counts of aggravated crimes against nature, one count of molestation of a juvenile and five counts of first degree rape.
According to Acadia Parish Sheriff KP Gibson, the case involves several victims who were sexually assaulted as minors by the alleged suspect.
“This case spans out over time as the victims are now older and have come forward with the allegations” Gibson said.
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