New Roads officer gets three life terms
Kedreyon Williams was also ordered to undergo chemical castration following his conviction for rape and indecent behavior with juveniles.
By Rebecca Lewis ·
A former New Roads police officer and volunteer firefighter received three consecutive life sentences and a chemical castration order on Thursday.
District Judge Kevin Kimball handed the sentence to Kedreyon Williams, 31, after a jury found him guilty of three counts of first degree rape, indecent behavior with juveniles, and possession of pornography involving juveniles. Williams was convicted in October after the jury deliberated for 39 minutes. District Attorney Tony Clayton noted that the first degree rape conviction automatically requires a mandatory life term. Following the verdict, Clayton filed a motion for chemical castration, which the court approved. Kimball described the case as the worst instance of child sexual abuse he had witnessed during his tenure.
Court records indicate Williams abused children aged 8 to 11, forcing them to perform sexual acts on him. The crimes occurred at New Roads fire stations where Williams volunteered, at a business where he worked, and at his residence. Prosecutors revealed that Williams kept a video on his phone showing a child performing a sexual act on him. The investigation started after one of the victims' mothers called police with information from the child, leading to the discovery of other juvenile victims.
Clayton told the court that if a man takes sexual advantage of a child, the state will take his manhood. He added that he hopes the families find comfort knowing Williams will never prey on children again. Clayton also characterized Williams as a child predator who performed disgusting acts on children who could not defend themselves, stating that the castration serves as an additional layer of punishment for the crimes.
Williams will serve his sentences in prison and undergo the chemical procedure as ordered by the court.
