HOUMA, La. (TCD) — Deputies arrested a 53-year-old man this week on suspicion of raping a 10-year-old child.
In a news release, Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet said the 10-year-old victim reported the abuse on Tuesday, Dec. 19, and the sheriff’s office patrol division was called in to a local school to investigate. Investigators gathered evidence and determined Lawrence Voisin had allegedly been in a “sexual relationship” with the child.
The victim reportedly told deputies about the “sexual encounters” the child had with Voisin. Terrebonne detectives from the Special Victims Unit interviewed the victim further.
Detectives found substantial evidence which led to the arrest of Voisin at his home. He was booked into the Terrebonne Parish Jail on two counts of first-degree rape and remains held on $250,000 bond.
The sheriff’s office did not disclose the relationship between Voisin and the child.
Sheriff Soignet said in a statement, “Our detectives are working closely with the victim and family to bring a resolution to this unfortunate investigation. As always, we ask for patience and privacy for the victim and those affected by this investigation.”
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