A Sulphur man has been charged with sexual battery involving a juvenile after a month-long investigation, authorities said.

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives began investigating a sexual battery complaint on Aug. 9 involving Dalton T. Arrant, 23. When questioned by detectives, he confirmed the allegations involving the victim, CPSO spokesperson Kayla Vincent said.

On Sept. 22, Arrant was arrested and booked into the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center.  He is charged with sexual battery of a juvenile under the age of 13. 

Judge Tony Fazzio set his bond at $750,000.

CPSO Detective Kimberly Curran and Detective Sonny Schiro are the lead investigators on this case.