Authorities Charge Mayor With Raping Juvenile Days After Resignation

Misty Roberts Clanton, the 42-year-old ex-mayor of the city of DeRidder, was arrested Thursday over allegations that she had sex with a juvenile, the Louisiana State Police (LSP) write in a press release.

Roberts resigned from her office Saturday, KPLC reported. (RELATED: Police Arrest Rapper Lil Reese On Rape Charges: REPORT)

“For nearly 15 years, my love and passion for DeRidder has been my foundation while serving as Mayor,” she wrote in a statement to DeRidder City Council Members obtained by the outlet that day. “However, I must adjust my focus and priorities. Please accept this letter as my formal resignation, effective today.”

The former mayor turned herself in to authorities following the LSP Special Victims Unit (SVU) launching an investigation on July 26, the press release reads. The police allege that they “conducted interviews with two juveniles, one of which was the victim. Both juveniles confirmed Clanton had sexual intercourse with one juvenile victim while employed as Mayor.”