Bunkie man arrested for allegedly raping child

A Bunkie man has been arrested for allegedly raping a child younger than 10 years old.

According to a release from the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office, detectives received a complaint Saturday from a local hospital of a child complaining of pain "after allegedly being touched inappropriately."

The child named Fillmore Wright Jr., 39, of Bunkie as "the person responsible for inflicting pain on her," the release states.

The incidents allegedly occurred while Wright was visiting the child's family and started more than six months ago, according to the release.

Detectives interviewed Wright, who admitted to the assault, according to the release. He was arrested on two counts of first-degree rape and a bench warrant. He was taken to the St. Landry Parish Jail for processing.

"Parents should always talk their kids and always have a watchful eye on anyone who is around their children,” St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz said in a statement.