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On April 6, 2023, a deputy was dispatched to handle a complaint at Headquarters in Franklin. Upon arrival, the deputy met with the complainant and a juvenile who stated that the juvenile was inappropriately touched by an adult male, identified as Espinal, at a location in Amelia. The deputy turned the information over to detectives to open an investigation into the allegation.
Through the investigation, a warrant was obtained for Espinal. On May 4, 2023, Detectives located Espinal at his place of employment and transported him to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bail was set at $250,000.