NEWS

Pineville man accused of sexual battery against children

Melissa Gregory
mgregory@thetowntalk.com, (318) 792-1807
John William Gilcrease Jr.

A Pineville man faces four counts of sexual battery and possibly more charges as an investigation continues, according to the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office.

Someone filed a complaint Wednesday at the office's Tioga substation, alleging that John William Gilcrease Jr., 58, had sexual contact with "two small children," reads the release.

After taking an initial report, deputies turned the matter over to a detective, who then brought in the Rapides Children's Advocacy Center and Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services.

Soon, there was enough probable cause to get warrants for Gilcrease's arrest. He was booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center on the charges. Gilcrease, of 3156 Military Highway, is being held on a $40,000 bond.