RAPIDES PARISH - In December of 2024, RPSO received a complaint in reference to possible criminal sexual conduct involving a juvenile. According to the initial report, the alleged incident occurred in early November. An initial report was taken and Sheriff’s Detectives we assigned the case for further investigation.

From their investigation, which included several witness statements and multiple forensic interviews conducted with the assistance of the Children’s Advocacy Center, a suspect was identified as Herbert Joseph Poisso, 18 of Colfax.

From the evidence gathered through their lengthy investigation, Sheriff’s Detectives were able to establish sufficient probable cause that supported the original allegations, and a warrant was obtained for Poisso’s arrest for one count of 3rd Degre

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