FRANKLINTON—District Attorney Warren Montgomery reports that Donald R. Stone, 64, of Bogalusa pleaded guilty Monday (May 21) to the second-degree rape of a victim under 13. District Judge William Knight sentenced Stone to 30 years in prison.

Between Jan. 1 and April 26 in 2016, Stone raped a 5-year-old girl. The child ultimately disclosed the crime to her mother, who contacted law enforcement authorities. The case was investigated by the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office.

The victim and her family supported the terms of the plea. Assistant District Attorney Jason Cuccia prosecuted the case.