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Plaquemines sheriff asks for tips on Westwego man booked on child sex abuse charges
John Paul Vajas, Jr., 43, of the 1400 block of West Drive, Westwego, was booked Oct. 29 on sexual battery and molestation of juvenile, accused of abusing two children under the age of 12 years old. The Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office on Friday (Nov. 7) stated “we believe there may be other victims and are urging them to come forward.” (Courtesy of Plaquemines Sheriff’s Office)
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on November 07, 2014 at 4:23 PM, updated November 07, 2014 at 4:27 PM
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The Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office booked a Westwego man last month on child sex abuse charges and on Friday (Nov. 7) stated there “may be other victims” and urged them to come forward.
John Paul Vajas, Jr., 43, of the 1400 block of West Drive, was booked Oct. 29 on sexual battery and molestation of juvenile, accused of abusing two children under the age of 12 years old.
He was being held in the Belle Chasse jail on Friday in lieu of a $450,000 bond.
The Sheriff’s Office asked that victims, or individuals with information, contact Detective Aaron Verrette at 504.564.2525 or 504.297.5277, or Crimestopppers at 504.822.1111 or toll free at 877.903.7867.
Crimestoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $2,500 for information on the investigation. Callers do not have to give their name or testify to receive the reward.
Tips can also be sent to Crimestopppers through its website, www.crimestoppersgno.org; texted to C-R-I-M-E-S (274637), then typing “TELLCS” followed by the crime information; or submitted via the Crimestoppers Mobile App TipSubmit.
John Paul Vajas, Jr., 43, of the 1400 block of West Drive, was booked Oct. 29 on sexual battery and molestation of juvenile, accused of abusing two children under the age of 12 years old.
He was being held in the Belle Chasse jail on Friday in lieu of a $450,000 bond.
The Sheriff’s Office asked that victims, or individuals with information, contact Detective Aaron Verrette at 504.564.2525 or 504.297.5277, or Crimestopppers at 504.822.1111 or toll free at 877.903.7867.
Crimestoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $2,500 for information on the investigation. Callers do not have to give their name or testify to receive the reward.
Tips can also be sent to Crimestopppers through its website, www.crimestoppersgno.org; texted to C-R-I-M-E-S (274637), then typing “TELLCS” followed by the crime information; or submitted via the Crimestoppers Mobile App TipSubmit.