42-year-old Misty Roberts, the former mayor of DeRidder, Louisiana, was apprehended for third-degree rape merely days after resigning from her position on July 27. She turned herself in to officials on Aug. 1, after alarming allegations that she sexually abused a minor. The Louisiana State Police verified the arrest, which appears to be part of a troubling series of occurrences surrounding her time in office.
On July 25, Roberts announced she would be away from office from July 27 to Aug. 10, appointing the fire chief as acting mayor. An investigation began the next day. The inquiry was launched after finding
“allegations of sexual relations with a juvenile,”
the Louisiana State Police said in a statement.
As part of their investigation, LSP interviewed two juveniles, including the one identified as the reported victim, according to the statement released by the authorities.
“Both juveniles confirmed Roberts had sexual intercourse with one juvenile victim while employed as Mayor,”
said officials.
Roberts resigned on July 27, stating she needed to shift her focus and priorities. She surrendered to officials on Aug. 1, unaware of the charges until the day before she surrendered.
#Clique, what are your thoughts?
