Louisiana town is set to appoint an accused child rapist as its new police chief

From the Newshound archive · first published 5 October 2026.

A man facing child rape charges in Louisiana is on course to be appointed police chief of a small town, with local officials apparently pressing ahead despite his pending criminal case. The appointment has sparked outrage as the accused faces serious allegations involving a minor. Neither charge nor trial outcome has yet been resolved.

His appointment would give an accused child rapist direct command over local law enforcement.

Critics say the move makes a mockery of public trust in small-town policing.