A 60-year-old St. Martinville man is accused of sexual abuse of a juvenile, according to St. Martin Parish Sheriff Becket Breaux.
On December 14, 2020, deputies with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office received a report of alleged sexual abuse of a juvenile. An investigation into the allegations was initiated and at the culmination of the investigation, a warrant of arrest was obtained for Leonard James Lasseigne.
On February 2, 2021, following the execution of the warrant, Lasseigne was arrested on the following charges:
1 Count-LA. R.S. 14:81-Indecent Behavior With Juvenile (Felony)
1 Count-LA. R.S. 14:81.2-Molestation of a Juvenile-(Felony)
Following his arrest, he was booked into the St. Martin Parish Jail. At the time of this release, no bond had been set.
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