Berwick man faces sex crime charges

A Berwick man has been arrested and accused of sex crimes involving a juvenile.

St. Mary Parish Sheriff Gary Driskell said Benjamin Luke Lemoine, 23, Berwick, was arrested Monday on a warrant alleging indecent behavior with a juvenile, carnal knowledge of a juvenile and computer-aided solicitation of a minor.

On Friday, the Sheriff’s Office said, a St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office detective received a complaint of indecent behavior with a juvenile in the Bayou Vista area. The detective met with a complainant who provided information alleging improper behavior by Lemoine involving a juvenile.

An investigation was initiated, during which the detective obtained digital evidence corroborating the statements provided during the course of the investigation, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Based on these findings, a warrant was obtained for Lemoine’s arrest.

The detective coordinated with the Louisiana State Police, who were advised of the active warrant. An investigator with LSP subsequently located Lemoine at a festival and placed him under arrest.

Lemoine was transported Monday to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bail has not been set at this time.
This investigation continues.