UPDATE: The Mayor of Cheneyville has issued a statement regarding the arrest of his town's police chief.
"As Mayor, first and foremost my thoughts and prayers are with the victim and their families at this time. I am deeply saddened and profoundly disturbed by the news of the Chief of Police’s arrest by the Louisiana State Police. These allegations strike at the very heart of the trust and safety that our community expects from those sworn to protect us. The town of Cheneyville does not condone this type of behavior nor is this an accurate representation of the town of Cheneyville
"We must uphold the highest standards of integrity and accountability within our local government and law enforcement agencies. I want to thank Sheriff Mark Wood for offering his department’s services in the interim. We are committed to cooperating fully with the investigation and ensuring that justice is served," said Mayor Ronnie Green.
Issac is on administrative leave without pay, the mayor tells KATC.
State Troopers have booked the Cheneyville Chief of Police with several child sex abuse charges.
Troopers with the Special Victims Unit have booked Charles Issac, 37, with molestation of a juvenile, sexual battery of a child under the age of 13 and aggravated crimes against nature.
The investigation began earlier this month, when SVU detectives got a report of alleged child sex abuse.
On September 11, 2025, Issac was processed into the Rapides Parish Detention Center for the above charges.
Troopers say the chief was not on duty when the alleged crimes occurred. The position is not an elected one, records show.
The investigation is active and ongoing, State Police said.
LSP SVU works to rescue and seek justice for the victims of crimes involving the exploitation of children and the trafficking of humans for sex or labor. The public plays a vital role in identifying suspects accused of these crimes and is urged to report criminal or suspicious activity. The Louisiana State Police online reporting system is available to the public through an anonymous reporting form that is submitted to the appropriate investigators. The form can be found by visiting http://la-safe.org/ [la-safe.org]and clicking on the “Suspicious Activity” link.
