Deputies arrest Louisiana man accused of sexually assaulting young girl

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested a St. Amant man accused of felony sex crimes involving a child under the age of 10.

Sidney W. Clifton, 59, of St. Amant, was arrested and booked into jail on charges of indecent behavior with juveniles and sexual battery.

According to APSO, on July 16, deputies responded to the 6400 block of Louisiana Highway 1 near Belle Rose. A complainant told deputies that Clifton reportedly committed sexual battery on a child on July 15 at the home while he was visiting.

Later on the same day, Clifton drove to a secluded area after leaving a retail outlet and reportedly tried to touch the child again. She rebuffed his attempt, according to investigators. The sheriff’s office said he took her back to the home near Belle Rose and told her not to tell anyone.

Clifton was arrested by the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office on Aug. 21. He remains in custody at the Assumption Parish Detention Center pending a bond hearing.

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