Officer arrested for alleged sexual assault of minor also facing separate rape charge

LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - A police officer who was previously arrested for indecent behavior with a juvenile is now facing second-degree rape in a separate incident, according to Louisiana authorities.Hayden McKenzie, 23, was taken into custody and booked on indecent behavior with a juvenile on October 5 in Walker. Deputies say the investigation into McKenzie began in August following a sexual assault complaint for an incident that occurred in April 2025.“Detectives were notified that this incident occurred in Livingston Parish. At the time, the victim was a 13-year-old juvenile,” said Sheriff Jason Ard.The Walker Police Department says McKenzie was suspended with pay following his arrest.“Upon learning of McKenzie’s arrest, and pursuant to our policies and procedures, McKenzie was suspended with pay pending the outcome of an administrative investigation and the disposition of the sheriff’s office charge. We are prohibited by our policies and procedures from commenting