Earlier this morning, July 27, at approximately 3:00 a.m. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a local hospital in Lake Charles in reference to a girl, under the age of 13, who had given birth.
During the initial investigation, detectives spoke with the victim who stated Jose L. Montoya, 39, Lake Charles, had sexual intercourse with her numerous times over the past two years. When detectives spoke with Montoya he confirmed the allegations. He also advised detectives the newborn is likely his child.
Montoya was arrested and booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center and charged with 2 counts of 1st degree rape. His bond has not yet been set.
CPSO Detective Larry Cormier is the lead investigator on this case.
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.