BRIDGE CITY, La. — The Office of Juvenile Justice announced the arrest of a youth instructor at Bridge City Center on Tuesday due to multiple criminal offenses, including sexual misconduct.
According to the OJJ on Wednesday, 35-year-old Reynard Cennett was taken into custody on the following charges:
- Malfeasance in Office
- Sexual Conduct Prohibited with Persons in the Custody and Supervision of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections
- Sexual Battery
Cennett had been employed by OJJ since March 2023, but was terminated immediately upon arrest.
The OJJ said it handed over its findings to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Department.
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