The Vermont State Police have issued the following press release regarding the arrest of Brooke's uncle, Michael Jacques for an unrelated sexual assualt of a minor charge. STATE OF VERMONTDEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETYVERMONT STATE POLICE
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: June 29, 2008
On the afternoon of Sunday, June 29th, 2008, the Vermont State Police arrested Michael Jacques, age 42, of Randolph, Vermont for Aggravated Sexual Assault against a minor. This arrest is a result of the on-going investigation into the disappearance of Brooke Bennett.
Brooke Bennett is still considered missing at this time.
The arrest of Jacques for Aggravated Sexual Assault is not a result of Jacques sexually assaulting Brooke Bennett. Jacques was placed under arrest for sexual assault he committed against another minor in the Randolph area. The details that lead to Jacques’ arrest were uncovered by investigators assigned to investigate the disappearance of Brooke Bennett.
In order to stay focused on locating Brooke Bennett, personnel from the Chittenden Unit for Special Investigations (CUSI) have been called to further investigate the sexual assault for which Jacques was arrested.
Jacques was lodged at the Southern State Correctional Facility in Springfield, Vermont. Jacques is scheduled to appear in Orange County District Court in Chelsea, Vermont on Monday, June 30th, 2008 at 1:00 pm to answer to the charges of Aggravated Sexual Assault on a minor, a violation of Title 13 V.S.A. 3253.
The crime of Aggravated Sexual Assault carries a sentence of ten years-to-life in prison and a fine of $50,000.
A Press Conference will be held Monday afternoon at Whitcomb High School, Pleasant Street - VT Rt. 12, Bethel, VT. The exact time to be determined.
Brooke has shoulder length brown hair with purple highlights and blue eyes. She is 5'3" tall and weighs 98 lbs. She was last seen wearing blue jeans, a pink sweater and white sneakers with pink lettering. Brooke's ears are pierced on top and bottom. She has a freckle in the front of her neck and a bug bite above her left eyebrow.
If anyone has any information about Brooke please call Vermont State Police at (802) 234-9933.
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