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Sex abuse charges dropped against Bethesda camp counselor

WASHINGTON — The charges against a local camp counselor accused of sex abuse have been dropped due to lack of evidence, NBC 4 Washington reports.

Jose Valenzuela known as “Jolly”  taught magic classes at Holton-Arms Creative Center in Bethesda. He was arrested July 10 after an 11-year-old girl accused him of touching her inappropriately.

He was charged with third-degree sex offense and sex abuse of a minor. Both charges were dropped on Aug. 7 as prosecutors said there was not enough evidence to prosecute the case.

Scattered showers and humid weather continues for the DC region on Sunday

While a flood watch for the region has been lifted on Saturday evening, humid temperatures and scattered showers will persist overnight and into Sunday. WTOP Meteorologist Mike Stinneford said that the potential for heavy showers will wind down overnight, but Sunday will remain unsettled, with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be in the 80s.
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