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NEWS RELEASE-UPDATE
September 30, 2024
Since our initial release of information pertaining to the arrest of Wayne D. Bennett, SVU Detectives have continued to actively investigate the incidents. Further investigation has led Detectives to arrest Bennett for additional charges surrounding the investigation, after the discovery of additional information and victims surfaced in the inquiry.
Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet confirmed the additional arrest of a Thibodaux man in connection with an ongoing sex crimes investigation in Terrebonne Parish. Wayne D. Bennett, 63, was arrested on charges of First-Degree Rape (7 counts), Third-Degree Rape, Sexual Battery (12 counts), Indecent behavior with a juvenile (7 counts), Oral sexual battery (6 counts), Molestation of a juvenile (2 counts), Trafficking of children for sexual purposes (13 counts), and Contributing to the delinquency of Juvenile (2 counts), stemming from the investigation. Wayne D. Bennett remains jailed in Terrebonne Parish, where he is being held without bond by local judges.
This remains an ongoing investigation, and the possibility of additional victims and charges against Bennett seem highly likely. We will continue to provide the most up to date information as it becomes available.
Sheriff Soignet is extremely proud of the investigative efforts of the Special Victim’s Unit thus far, which has enabled a very dangerous offender to be removed from our community. Sheriff Soignet said, “As always, we ask for patience and privacy for the victims and family. I am extremely passionate about protecting the children of our community, and this type of behavior will not be tolerated. Our Detectives are continuing to work hand in hand with our public safety partners to bring a resolution to this unfortunate investigation, and I would like to personally thank each agency for their dedication to this investigation.”
ALL ARRESTED PERSONS ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY
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