Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announced the arrest of Glenn Watkins (age 55) of Thibodaux for Second Degree Rape. On Friday afternoon, detectives opened an investigation into an alleged rape which occurred in Thibodaux. Through investigation, detectives learned Watkins was transporting a female friend to run errands. After the errands were completed, instead of bringing the woman home, Watkins parked behind a business. He then moved the woman to the rear seat of his vehicle and allegedly held her down while forcing the woman to engage in sexual intercourse. He also struck her in the face during the incident. The woman was eventually able to force Watkins away from her and leave the area. Detectives made contact with Watkins who admitted to striking the woman and engaging in intercourse, but he claimed it was consensual. Following an investigation, detectives obtained a warrant for Watkins’ arrest. He was transported to the Lafourche Parish Detention Center and booked on one count of Second Degree Rape. His bond is set at $50,000.