Suspect given sex charges

An 18-year-old is in custody of the Houma Police Department after being accused of having sex with a 14-year-old female.

Authorities said the allegations were made at 5:23 p.m. on Jan. 31 by the victim’s mother who claimed that the sexual relationship started in January.

As the investigation continued, HPD interviewed the victim, identified as Joshua Williams, 18, of Rosemary Street, and conducted an interview.

Following the interview, HPD placed Williams under arrest and charged him with one count of felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile.