Sheriff Craig Webre announced the dismissal and arrest of a Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office correctional officer on Thursday. Ernest Rost (age 37) of Raceland was terminated upon his arrest.

On Monday, April 30, an investigation began after a complaint was filed with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office in reference to allegations Rost had sexual contact with a juvenile. Rost was placed on administrative leave at that time pending the outcome of the investigation. Then on Thursday, May 3, detectives obtained a warrant for his arrest. Detectives made contact with Rost on Thursday afternoon, and he was taken into custody.

He was booked into the Lafourche Parish Detention Center in Thibodaux on one count of Sexual Battery. His bond is set at $50,000.

Rost’s employment with the sheriff’s office lasted just over 15 months and ended upon his arrest. He had been assigned as a correctional officer at the Lafourche Parish Detention Center.

Detectives say the investigation is continuing.