Authorities say Lake Arthur woman present during molestation of juvenile

Brooklyn Lafleur Manuel, 25, is wanted for molestation of a juvenile, cruelty to a juvenile and failure to report certain felonies.(Jeff Davis Sheriff's Office)
Published: Aug. 11, 2022 at 11:30 AM CDT

Lake Arthur, LA (KPLC) - Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff’s Office officials are searching for a Lake Arthur woman allegedly present when a juvenile was molested earlier this year.

Thursday morning, the Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Lake Arthur man Colby Case Manuel, 28, who is accused of the molestation. Colby Manuel was arrested Wednesday on charges of molestation of a juvenile and cruelty to juveniles.

Colby Case Manuel, 28, of Lake Arthur(Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff's Office)

Then, Thursday afternoon, the Sheriff’s Office announced they are looking for Brooklyn Lafleur Manuel, 25.

“During the investigation, it was discovered Brooklyn Lafleur Manuel was present during the incident,” Chief Deputy Chris Ivey said in a news release.

There is a warrant out for her arrest for molestation of a juvenile, cruelty to a juvenile and failure to report certain felonies.

Ivey asked anyone with information on Brooklyn Manuel’s whereabouts to contact the Sheriff’s Office at (337) 821-2100.

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