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Bond for former Port Allen mayor accused of rape, indecency with juvenile set at $250,000

2 hours 23 minutes 3 seconds ago Monday, August 18 2025 Aug 18, 2025 August 18, 2025 11:44 AM August 18, 2025 in News
Source: WBRZ

PORT ALLEN — Former Port Allen Mayor Derek Lewis had his bond set at $250,000 after being arrested last week for alleged rape and indecent behavior with a juvenile. 

Lewis, 64, was arrested Aug. 12 after the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office accused him of contributing to the delinquency of juveniles and indecent behavior with juveniles. Two days later, he was also booked for alleged third-degree rape.

WBRZ has asked for more information about Lewis' charges.

Wyennetti Williams, 67, of Port Allen, was also booked with contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile connected to the investigation of former Mayor Lewis.

Lewis was sentenced in 2012 to 40 months in prison and two years of probation after pleading guilty to racketeering. A sting operation targeted various municipal officials and asked them to promote a waste bin-cleaning service in return for cash. In reality, the "businessmen" behind the operation were undercover officers.

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