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Accused child rapist looks set to become small town’s new police chief

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Bradford, C. (2026, October 5). Accused child rapist looks set to become small town’s new police chief. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/05/us-news/accused-child-rapist-looks-set-to-become-small-towns-new-police-chief/

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Chris Paul, a 46-year-old child rape suspect charged with raping two 13-year-old girls, is set to become the unopposed candidate for police chief in Elizabeth, Louisiana, a town of 400 people. His only rival dropped out of the race on September 23, citing his inability to give up his full-time federal job at Fort Polk. Despite facing serious criminal charges, Paul’s election remains unaffected due to Louisiana law, which does not bar individuals from holding office if they have not been convicted of a felony. The town will hold its election in November, with Paul scheduled to take office on January 1 unless local lawmakers change the appointment process for police chiefs.

Written by AI on 2026-10-05, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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In Elizabeth, a village of 400 people in Allen Parish, Louisiana, the only candidate running for Police Chief is Christopher Paul, who was arrested last month on two counts of child rape involving two 13-year-old girls from 2005 to 2006. The arrest warrant came after an investigation by local law enforcement and interviews with victims and witnesses. Paul turned himself in on September 8, posted bond at $60,000, but remains eligible to run for the position as Louisiana law only disqualifies those convicted of felonies from holding office. His opponent, Zachary Lacaze, dropped out of the race after reports that he violated the Hatch Act and had to choose between his federal job or running. Social media users are outraged at the situation, questioning how a town with so few residents would not find another candidate for such an important role.

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A child rape suspect looks set to become a small Louisiana town’s new police chief after his only rival dropped out of the race. asserted

rival → set → race

Chris Paul, 46, was already running to lead the Elizabeth police department when he was arrested early last month and charged with the second-degree rape of two 13-year-old girls, KPLC reported. asserted

KPLC → run → girls

His only opponent in the election later pulled out — leaving the accused child rapist unopposed on the ballot for next month’s election in the village of 400 people. asserted

opponent → pull → people

Because the qualifying period has closed, Paul cannot be replaced on the ballot. asserted

Paul → close → ballot

And because only those convicted of a felony offense are barred from holding public office in Louisiana, the charges do not rule him out of running, despite it being for the village’s top law enforcement position. asserted

it → convict → position

Paul was arrested in early September for the alleged rapes 20 years ago. asserted

Paul → arrest → rapes

At the time, he was set to face off against Zach Lacaze in November’s election, before Lacaze pulled out of the race on Sept. 23 to avoid having to give up his full-time federal job at Fort Polk, a US Army installation in Louisiana. asserted

Lacaze → set → Louisiana

“As much as I love being a police officer and as much as I wanted to be your Chief of Police, I have a responsibility to my family,” Lacaze wrote on Facebook. asserted

Lacaze → love → Facebook

“My full-time job is what provides for my wife and son, and I cannot take that away from them. asserted

I → provide → them

So, as much as it hurts me, I have to step away from this election. asserted

I → hurt → election

“Being a police officer is something I truly love. asserted

I → love → ?

I wanted the Chief of Police position because I believed I could make a difference in the community where I grew up, where my family lives, and that I proudly call home.” uncertain

I → want → community

Lacaze’s withdrawal means Paul will run unopposed. asserted

Paul → mean → ?

Paul looks set to take office on Jan. 1. asserted

Paul → set → Jan.

The Youth Peace and Justice Foundation, started after the 2022 Robb Elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, has urged him to quit the race while his rape case is still pending. asserted

case → start → race

Local lawmakers also said they will decide if future police chiefs can be appointed by alderman, rather than through election. asserted

chiefs → say → election

Accused child rapist looks set to become small town’s new police chief

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