MCPD detectives make arrest in attack on young person

A Morgan City man has been arrested by city police detectives on three sex-crime charges, including first-degree rape, in which the victim is a juvenile.

Jiguan Eelmer, 23, First Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:44 p.m. Wednesday on charges of first-degree rape, sexual battery and indecent behavior with juveniles.

According the Morgan City Police Department, investigators began an investigation Dec. 4 regarding conduct of a sexual nature with a juvenile.

"According to reports, Jiguan Eelmer was identified as the subject involved in the investigation," the department said. "Evidence was uncovered linking Eelmer being involved in sexual activity involving a juvenile victim. Warrants were prepared for Eelmer's arrest."

Eelmer was arrested Wednesday and incarcerated in the Morgan City Jail, where he awaits court proceedings