Louisiana Man Arrested for Multiple Crimes Involving Rape and Other Sexual Offenses Involving Juveniles

Louisiana - The St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office reported on October 25, 2022, that Mario Folgar Sr., 49, of LaPlace, Louisiana, was arrested on Friday, October 21, 2022, for rape and other sexual offenses involving juveniles.

Detectives received a complaint of child sexual abuse in early September. During the course of the inquiry, investigators discovered evidence that Folgar had sexual contact with two females when they were juveniles.

Following the inquiry, investigators secured warrants for Folgar's arrest. Folgar was contacted by detectives on October 21, 2022. He was charged with two counts of sexual battery (felony), first-degree rape, oral sexual battery (felony) sex offense - registration required; indecent behavior with juveniles (felony) sex offense - registration required.

Folgar's bond was set at $245,000 with no 10 percent. He was released on October 22, 2022, after posting a bond.

An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. A person is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.