Lake Arthur officer accused of rape, molestation
LAKE ARTHUR, LA
(KPLC) -
A Lake Arthur
police officer has been charged with aggravated rape and molestation of a
juvenile, state police said.
Troop I
spokesman Stephen Hammons said 37-year-old Damon Broussard, of Egan, was
arrested Tuesday following an investigation.
"During
the investigation, detectives found that Broussard engaged in sexual activity
several years ago with a child who was under 15," Hammons said in a news
release. "Detectives also discovered that Broussard engaged in sexual
activity with a different child, who under 13."
Hammons said
that there is no indication the alleged incidents occurred during Broussard's
duties as an officer.