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Released: April 14, 2015 - Tuesday, 12:40 PM

Child Molestation Update

Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: (805) 781 4547Date and time of incident: 04/13/2015 5:00 PMPlace of Occurrence: 500 Block Cameo Way, Arroyo GrandeVictim Information: N/ASuspect Information: Lawrence Lucien Jones, 63, Arroyo GrandeOn 3-24-15, the Sheriff's Office received information that two female juveniles under the age of 14 had been sexually molested while attending a birthday party at the rural Arroyo Grande home of Lawrence "Lenny" Jones. Based on that information, Sheriff's Detectives began an investigation into the incident. That investigation has resulted in the arrest of 63-year-old Lawrence Lucien Jones of Arroyo Grande.
Jones was arrested on 4-13-15 and booked into County Jail on charges of kidnapping, child molestation, and penetration with a foreign object. Additional charges are pending. This investigation is continuing.
At this time, investigators are asking for the public's help in identifying any other potential victims in this case by calling the Sheriff's Office at 781-4500.