A $250,000 bond has been set for a former mayor of Port Allen arrested Tuesday for allegedly buying alcohol for a juvenile before engaging in indecent behavior with the minor.

Derek Lewis, 64, served as mayor of Port Allen between 2005 and 2011. On Tuesday, he was arrested on one count each of indecent behavior with juveniles and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile.

Sheriff's deputies received a complaint Aug. 11, about sexual misconduct involving Lewis and a minor at the minor's place of employment. Lewis allegedly provided alcohol to the minor and engaged in indecent behavior, but further details were not included in a Sheriff's Office release.

Lewis remains in custody at the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center . Detectives anticipate additional charges and possibly

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