Man Arrested for Child Rape; Police Looking for More Victims
JEFFERSON PARISH, LA – A Lafitte man has been arrested in connection with the sexual abuse of two children, and detectives believe there could be more victims who have not come forward, according to a news release from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. Kenneth Leblanc, 62, was booked into the JPCC on one count each of aggravated Rape and sexual battery. On Feb. 21 Personal Violence Detective Chris Vado received information about an aggravated rape that occurred approximately 24 years ago. The 35-year-old female victim disclosed that she was sexually assaulted by Leblanc, and that the offenses were committed when she was between the ages of 4 and 13. She told investigators that Leblanc touched her inappropriately and forced her to perform oral sex. She said the incidents occurred almost every day for nine years. The victim also told investigators that a relative of hers, who was 16 at the time, made disclosures in the past about being victimized by Leblanc on many occasions. READ MORE HERE
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