Morgan City man arrested on rape charge

A Morgan City man has been arrested on a rape charge in a case in which the victim is a juvenile.

A'Dontay Rayshaun Owens, 24, Mallard Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:56 a.m. Thursday on charges of second-degree rape, indecent behavior with a juvenile, possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal trespassing and contempt of court (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

The Morgan City Police Department said officers were contacted Thursday by a woman in the area of Apple Street making allegations that her child was touched by an older male.

Information was received that the male suspect, who was later identified as Owens, had fled the area on foot, police said.

Officers searched the area and located Owens on Levee Road. As Owens was located, the police were also alerted by another subject, who stated that Owens was in his back yard, saying that he was hiding from the police and refusing to leave, police said.

Owens was found to hold an active arrest warrant through the 6th Ward Morgan City Court. Owens was taken into custody and found to be in possession of suspected drug paraphernalia.

The investigation continued with the Morgan City Police Department Detectives Division. According to reports, investigators learned that Owens allegedly had inappropriate contact with a juvenile victim. Reports indicated that this contact included sexual activity, police said.

Warrants were prepared for Owens' arrest on charges of second-degree rape and indecent behavior with a juvenile.

Owens was booked into the Morgan City Jail. He now awaits court proceedings.