LAFOURCHE, LA -- A sheriff's deputy is in custody charged with the aggravated rape of a six year old child.

David Lewellen, 33, was arrested Tuesday evening following an investigation.

That investigation began Friday when the child reported the sexual abuse to a teacher at school.


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Lewellen was fired from the sheriff's office after he was arrested.

He has been charged with aggravated rape.

If convicted, Lewellen faces life in prison.