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Springfield man arrested on several child sexual assault charges

Springfield man arrested on several child sexual assault charges

Jeremy LaFleur Photo: Sangamon County


Springfield, IL (WAND) – A Springfield man was arrested on several child sexual assault charges last week.

According to the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office, 31-year-old Jeremy S. Lafleur was arrested on March 19 on six counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child.

According to court records, Lafleur pleaded not guilty. He was denied pretrial release, and a trial is set for March 30.

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