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Lafourche correctional officer arrested, accused of sexual battery of a juvenile

37-year-old Ernest Rost was fired from the sheriff's office when he was arrested.

THIBODAUX, La. – Deputies in Lafourche Parish say a correctional officer was arrested after he allegedly had sexual contact with a juvenile.

According to Sheriff Craig Webre, 37-year-old Ernest Rost was booked into the Lafourche Parish Detention Center on one count of sexual battery. His bond was set at $50,000 and he was fired from the sheriff’s office when he was arrested.

An investigation into the alleged crimes after a complaint was filed Monday, April 30. Webre says Rost was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. A warrant for his arrest was issued Thursday and he was taken into custody Thursday afternoon.

He was released from prison after posting bond shortly after 10 a.m. Friday.

Webre says Rost worked at the sheriff’s office for 15 months. He was assigned as a correctional officer at the Lafourche Parish Detention Center.

Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated Rost's bond amount at $1,000.

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