Russell Picard Jr., 40, Jeanerette, LA, was arrested on September 11, 2026, at 9:44 am on three warrants for the following charges:
- Attempted 2nd degree rape
- Molestation of a juvenile
- Indecent behavior with a juvenile
- Criminal trespass
- Theft
- Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle
On the date of June 26, 2026, deputies responded to a complaint of a possible sexual assault involving a juvenile. As the investigation was opened, it was handed over to the SMPSO Criminal Investigations Division, and detectives investigated the incident involving Russel Picard, Jr., and a juvenile. The juvenile had told a family member of the incident, who in turn reported it to the SMPSO.
Through the investigation, detectives obtained evidence that Picard had indeed touched the juvenile in an inappropriate manner, and submitted the evidence to a judge. A warrant was obtained for the charges of Attempted 2nd degree rape, molestation of a juvenile, and indecent behavior with juveniles.
On September 10, 2026, Jeanerette Police Department made contact with Picard and arrested him on the warrant and two other SMPSO warrants. On September 11, 2026, Picard was transferred to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bail was set at $495,000. The investigation is ongoing.
Sheriff Gary Driskell and Detectives would like to thank the Jeanerette Police Department for their assistance in this case.
