Morgan City man accused of sex crimes involving juvenile

A Morgan City man faces multiple counts of first-degree rape and sexual battery in a case that police say involved illicit conduct with a juvenile.

Johnell Thomas, 52, Leona Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:48 a.m. Wednesday on two counts of first-degree rape, five counts of sexual battery, five counts of oral sexual battery, five counts of indecent behavior with juveniles and 15 counts of aggravated crime against nature.

The Morgan City Police Department said its Detectives Division began an investigation in regard to allegations of sexual misconduct. Thomas was identified as the suspect.

According to reports, Thomas was allegedly involved in illicit sexual activity with a juvenile.

Warrants were obtained for Thomas' arrest. Wednesday morning, Thomas was located and arrested in the area of Leona Street on the active arrest warrants.

Thomas was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked and incarcerated. The investigation continues. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Morgan City Police Department Detectives Division at 985-380-4605.