Overview
- Soledad police located and arrested 41-year-old Justin Leblanc after a student reported being followed and officers found a White 2024 Toyota SUV with California plate 9SHE944 on Front Street.
- Authorities say Leblanc admitted to recording female students from Soledad High School over several weeks for his sexual gratification and was booked into Monterey County Jail on multiple charges pending in court.
- The department notified the Soledad Unified School District and alerted families about the investigation to encourage students and guardians to report any related incidents.
- Police posted Leblanc’s mugshot and a photo of his vehicle on social media and asked anyone with information to call the Anonymous WeTip hotline or contact Detective Estrada directly.
- Community members have asked for increased patrols and safety measures near the school as investigators continue to seek additional victims and evidence in the ongoing case.