Robbery, Sexual Assault

Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

When thinking of victims of sexual abuse, it is often assumed to be male-on-female, though such crimes can occur in various forms, including female-on-female and male-to-male. Regardless of the circumstances, sexual abuse is wrong. A Monroe man is now behind bars, accused not only of robbing an individual but also of sexually assaulting that person.

According to the West Monroe Police Department (WMPD), officers responded to a report of an armed robbery on South 5th Street on July 6, 2024. After interviewing the victim, officer...