Police in Lafourche Parish and at LSU say a 19-year-old committed two rapes.
"Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of a Galliano man for two incidents of rape, one in Galliano and one in Baton Rouge," according to an LPSO news release. "Izak Barnett, 19, of Galliano was arrested."
Investigators say they learned of the allegations in March.
"LPSO detectives were notified of an alleged rape that had occurred in December 2022 during a party in Galliano. The party had taken place at a residence where many of the attendees were drinking alcoholic beverages. During the party, detectives learned Izak Barnett allegedly raped a 19-year-old female while she was asleep. The victim became conscious during the incident and found Barnett to be covering her mouth."
The news release says that during that investigation, detectives learned of another sexual assault that had occurred on the campus of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.
"LSU Police brought Barnett in for questioning in their investigation, and LPSO detectives also questioned him about the incident in Galliano."
Both agencies have now booked him on rape charges.
"During questioning, Barnett admitted to engaging in sexual intercourse with the victim without verbal consent, and admitted to placing his hand over her mouth."
Total bail on both charges was set at $293,000.
