ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KLFY)- Over the weekend, St. Landry Parish deputies were called to a local hospital regarding an injured child.
During their investigation, detectives determined that the victim, who is under the age of 10, was sexually assaulted.
Fillmore Wright Jr. 39, reportedly admitted to assaulting the child during an interview with detectives, St. Landry Parish Bobby Guidroz said in a statement.
The victim knew the suspect, Guidroz said.
“Parents should always talk their kids and always have a watchful eye on anyone who is around their children,” the sheriff said in a statement.
Wright was booked on a $150,000 bond.