Sheriff Aaron Mitchell reports the arrest of Roger J Pilkington, 80, of Many on June 26.
Sabine Parish Sheriff Detectives began an investigation on June 23 after parents of a victim reported Pilkington touched their daughter inappropriately while attending a private inhome daycare. A total of five juvenile victims ranging in ages of 5-10 years old have come forward.
All victims were interviewed at the Gingerbread House in Shreveport by trained child forensic interviewers. Based upon evidence gathered during the interviews, Detectives believe the crimes against the children had been going on for the last two years.
Detectives obtained arrest warrants for Pilkington and he was arrested and booked into the Sabine Parish Detention Center for: 3-counts of Sexual battery, victim under 13 years of age, 3-counts of Molestation of a juvenile under 13 years of age.
Total bonds were originally set at $600,000. On July 13 the bond amount was reduced to $200,000 by ad hoc judge Craig Marcotte after which Pilkington bonded.