Priest charged with sexual battery in Jones County

MISSISSIPPI
WDAM

By Eddie Robertson, Reporter

JONES COUNTY, MS (WDAM) –
This is a news release from the Jones County Sheriff’s Department

On Wednesday, Jones County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a residence in western Jones County on a complaint of sexual battery.

The father of a 12-year-old male victim reported inappropriate behavior between his son and a priest who previously worked in Jones County, Father Jose Vazquez, 36.

Vazquez is currently working in Stone County.

Vazquez was at the victim’s home at the time of the call and remained there as deputies arrived.

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