Concordia Parish man arrested and accused of sexually abusing a minor

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FERRIDAY, La. (KTVE/KARD) – On July 8, 2024, detectives with the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office began investigating the sexual abuse of a child that occurred at a residence in Ferriday, Louisiana. During the investigation, an emergency forensic interview and sexual abuse examination were conducted at the Alexandria Child Advocacy Center.

According to authorities, the suspect is 27-year-old Donald Higginbotham III, who was booked into the CPSO jail on two counts of first-degree rape, indecent conduct with a minor, possession of a firearm as a convicted felon and two counts of possession of a controlled dangerous substance.

The investigation is ongoing and no further information can be released at this time. Anyone with information or potential victims can contact investigators at (.318) 437-0740.