WASHGINTON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — A two-day enforcement operation targeting child predators in Washington Parish resulted in three arrests.
According to the 22nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office, the operation took place March 10 and March 11. The following people were arrested:
Pearl River woman sentenced for sexual abuse of children, animals
- 35-year-old Patrick Jay Dehnel of Kentwood, charged with indecent behavior with juveniles (grooming), computer-aided soliciation of a minor and unlawful use of a social networking website. Dehnel is also a registered sex offender.
- 25-year-old Jakoby Kendis Pettway of New Orleans, charged with indecent behavior with juveniles (grooming), computer aided soliciation of a minor and attempted possession/production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM)
- 38-year-old Joseph Hezekiah Amacker of Pass Christian, Mississippi, charged with indecent behavior with juveniles (grooming)
The investigation is ongoing…