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Missing Boutte Teen Diovanni Benitez Found Safe, St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office Reports

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Published on January 07, 2026
Missing Boutte Teen Diovanni Benitez Found Safe, St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office ReportsSource: Facebook/St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office

Diovanni Benitez has been located and is safe. The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office thanks the public for their assistance.

Earlier today, the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office asked for help locating Benitez, a 14-year-old male last seen at his Boutte residence around 9:30 a.m. He was described as approximately 5’1”, 120 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information was asked to contact Detective Charles Floyd at 985-783-1135 or 985-783-6807. We appreciate the community’s quick response and cooperation, according to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office's Facebook post.