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Thibodaux man accused of raping elderly woman in multiple parishes
A 59-year-old Thibodaux man was arrested by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office this week, accused of raping an elderly woman.
On Dec. 22, 2017, LPSO detectives opened an investigation in reference to Michael Adams, 59, of Thibodaux.
Investigators learned through investigation that Adams allegedly committed a sexual battery on an elderly woman – both on Nov. 3 and then again on Dec. 21.
Authorities said the first incident occurred in Lafourche Parish and the second in Terrebonne.
Authorities made contact with Adams later that day and he admitted to making sexual contact with the woman.
The suspect was arrested and booked into the Lafourche Parish Jail on one count of sexual battery of the infirmed. He was also booked as a fugitive of Terrebonne Parish for the same charge.
He is held on a $50,000 bond.
Thibodaux man arrested for kidnapping, beating his ex
A 34-year-old Thibodaux man is accused of kidnapping and beating his ex.
On Dec. 23, Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a kidnapping call on Waverly Road in Thibodaux.
Authorities on the scene then learned that Van Andre, 34, of Thibodaux, made contact with his ex-girlfriend and a verbal argument ensued.
When the woman walked inside her residence, the suspect allegedly forced the woman out of the house and into his vehicle.
Authorities said he then drove the woman to his residence on Ledet Drive.
Authorities made contact with the suspect at his residence and he was taken into custody immediately.
The victim was found inside and authorities said they learned that Andre had struck her several times.
Andre is charged with simple kidnapping and domestic abuse battery. He also had a warrant for contempt of court.
He is held on a $106,000 bond at the Lafourche Jail.
Keith Trosclair (pictured) is charged with murder after allegedly shooting and killing Christopher Sanders in a dispute over property lines.
