Lafourche Booking Log – Aug. 14
August 15, 2017
Nicholls police looking for purse snatcher
August 15, 2017
A 30-year-old Houma man is accused of sexually assaulting a 58-year-old victim.
on Aug. 11 just before midnight, HPD was called to the 8500 block of Main Street in reference to a rape call.
During investigation, authorities made contact with a 58-year-old woman who said she was sexually assaulted by a former male acquaintance.
Authorities said they also learned that the victim and the suspect, identified as Johnathan LeCompte, 30, of May Street, were at a local bar when he allegedly asked the victim to step outside.
During the encounter, the suspect allegedly grabbed the victim forcefully, disrobing her and sexually assaulting her.
HPD also learned that LeCompte threatened the victim, telling her that she better not report the incident.
At the conclusion of the investigation, HPD located LeCompte and took him into custody, charging him with simple rape.
HPD said LeCompte fully cooperated with authorities at the time of his arrest.
The suspect was taken to the Terrebonne Jail where he awaits bond.
