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.
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.
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.
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.

