New Roads police officer arrested for rape of child and other sex crimes against children

NEW ROADS – A New Roads police officer was arrested by officers Saturday afternoon for allegedly raping a child.

The Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested Officer Kedreyon Williams for first-degree rape of a victim under the age of 13, first-degree rape with a dangerous weapon, indecent conduct with a minor, and pornography involving a minor.

WBRZ asked New Roads Police Chief Cedric Epps about Williams’ employment status but did not receive a response.

Further information was not initially available.