In December of 2014, the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation into a report of a sexual assault. Following an investigation into the matter and the analysis of the evidence was received last week; Investigators were able to obtain a Warrant of Arrest.

This afternoon, Investigators with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested Scotty Bernard Gaudin, Jr., 20, St. Martinville, and charged him with 1 Count-Simple Rape.

Following his arrest, he was booked into the St. Martin Parish Correctional Center on the above charge and his bond was set at $15,000.00.