Additional charges of rape and possession of child porn added to fired CPSO deputy

Lena Foster
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Additional charges of rape and possession of child porn added to fired CPSO deputy

UPDATE, 4/1/24, 1:11 P.M.: On March 28, additional charges were added to Dugas after the investigation continued. Dugas is now being charged with malfeasance in office, 3rd degree rape and 4 counts of possession of child pornography, in addition to already having the charge of indecent behavior with a juvenile.

“I am deeply disturbed and angered by the actions of Dugas,” stated Chief Deputy Stitch Guillory. “The safety and well-being of our community, especially our children, is always our top priority. His actions are despicable and intolerable and I am very sorry for these victims and their families, but I am proud of them for coming forward. We have multiple safety measures in place to ensure we hire quality deputies, and unfortunately in some instances, some choose to break the laws they are there to enforce. They will always be held accountable when they do so. I want to assure our community and our parents that we began working swiftly as soon as we received a complaint, and Dugas had no further interaction through our office with children once the investigation began. Detectives are investigating the claims thoroughly to ensure a complete and comprehensive investigation, just like we would in any other case.”

His bond on new charges have been set at $1.2 million.

ORIGINAL, 3/14/24, 7:40 P.M.: CALCASIEU PARISH, La. (KLFY)– A Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested then terminated after authorities received a complaint related to indecent behavior with a juvenile.

After the investigation began on Feb. 27, law enforcement officials learned that Deputy Brian Dugas, 57, Lake Charles had engaged in sexually inappropriate conversations with minors.

Dugas was arrested and charged with four counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile, according to CPSO. His bond has not been set at this time.

Dugas worked in the department since 2019 and was a school resource officer.

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