Crime & Police

Benjamin Janicki: Does mug-shot release mean no more charges for alleged day-care molester?

A couple of weeks back, when allegations arose about Benjamin Janicki allegedly licking and tickling the vagina of children at a Park Hill day-care center where he worked, his mug shot wasn't released due to a continuing investigation -- and that remained the case when an additional child-abuse charge against...
By Michael RobertsAugust 25, 2010
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A couple of weeks back, when allegations arose about Benjamin Janicki allegedly licking and tickling the vagina of children at a Park Hill day-care center where he worked, his mug shot wasn’t released due to a continuing investigation — and that remained the case when an additional child-abuse charge against Janicki was tacked on last week. But the photo’s out now, suggesting that cops feel they’ve found all his victims — four kids total.

Look below to see the full-sized mug shot, as well as the Benjamin Janicki arrest affidavit detailing the accusations against him in the first three cases:

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com

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