LaPlace man arrested for sexual battery of a juvenile

Published 9:28 pm Friday, October 18, 2019

LAPLACE — Curvin Oneal Griffin, 45, of LaPlace was arrested Thursday for sexually assaulting a 12- year-old juvenile, according to the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Juvenile detectives opened an investigation on June 14, 2019 after receiving the initial complaint. Through investigation, juvenile detectives learned Griffin allegedly had inappropriate sexual contact with the victim. Based on investigation, detectives obtained a judicial warrant and Griffin was booked with sexual battery (felony). As of Friday, he is being held in custody in lieu of a $25,000 bond.