LC man accused of trying to perform sexual acts with girl in exchange for money

Published 2:15 pm Tuesday, July 11, 2023

A Lake Charles man has been arrested for indecent behavior after attempting to entice a girl to take indecent photographs and perform sexual acts in exchange for money.

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Kayla Vincent said on July 1 Special Victims Unit detectives were advised that Jean P. Deshotel, 43, attempted to entice a girl — under the age of 16 — to take the photographs and perform sexual acts.

Deshotel was located at his residence on July 7.

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“When detectives spoke with him he confirmed the allegations,” Vincent said.

He was arrested and booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center and charged with indecent behavior with a juvenile.

Judge Tony Fazzio set his bond at $250,000.