Norvel Lassere III, 31, of LaPlace was arrested May 10, 2023 for first degree rape and sexual battery involving a juvenile.

In March of 2023, detectives received a complaint of a juvenile alleging that Lassere engaged in sexual conduct with her on several occasions. During the course of the investigation, detectives obtained evidence to corroborate the juvenile’s statements.

Based on the investigation, detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Lassere III’s arrest for two counts of first degree rape (felony) and one count of sexual battery (felony). Mr. Lassere was arrested with the assistance of St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives in Killona, LA. Mr. Lassere is being held in custody in lieu of a $510,000 bond.

This investigation is ongoing and involves other jurisdictions. Anyone with any information involving incidents with Lassere are encouraged to call Detective Sergeant Katie Evans at 504-494-4051.