PRAIRIEVILLE - A 43-year-old man was found guilty of first-degree rape of a victim under 13 and 14 counts aggravated crimes against nature.

Joshua Bleakley, 43, of Prairieville, was arrested after deputies were handed a complaint at the parish courthouse regarding a child being sexually assaulted. Bleakley gave a confession to detectives, leading to his arrest.

Sentencing is tentatively set for Oct. 19, 2026. First degree rape of a victim under 13 alone carries a mandatory life sentence.