DeRidder Mayor Misty Roberts Clanton, who gave notice of her resignation over the weekend, has been charged with third-degree rape and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile.

Clanton submitted a letter of resignation to the council around noon on July 27. The preceding Thursday, she submitted a letter to Council Clerk Glenna Luther announcing an unplanned two-week leave and appointing Fire Chief Ken Harlow as acting mayor in her absence.

Louisiana State Police told the American Press this week that they were asked to investigate Clanton. It was the State Police who arrested Clanton this morning. She has been booked into the Beauregard Parish jail.