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Released: April 17, 2015 - Friday, 03:53 PM

Additional Child Molestation Charges

Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: (805) 781 4547Date and time of incident: 4-16-15Place of Occurrence: 500 Block Cameo Way, Arroyo GrandeVictim Information: N/ASuspect Information: Lawrence "Lenny" Lucien Jones, 63, Arroyo GrandeAs part of its on-going investigation into allegations of child molestation against Lawrence "Lenny" Jones of Arroyo Grande, the Sheriff's Office has identified a third victim in this case. The victim is a female juvenile under the age of 14 who was sexually molested at the same birthday party as the other two victims at Jones' home last month.
As a result, a total of four additional charges have been filed against Jones; child molestation, exploitation of a child, and false imprisonment, all of which are felonies. A misdemeanor charge of annoying or molesting a child was also filed. Jones was booked on the additional charges which raised his bail amount to $1.1 million.
The investigation is continuing. 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.