Former DeRidder Mayor Misty Roberts has been found guilty of sex-related offences involving a minor, according to WAFB and court records. She now faces up to 17 years in prison, with formal sentencing expected in the coming weeks, according to reports.
Roberts, who previously served as mayor of DeRidder, Louisiana, was convicted in connection with allegations involving a teenage boy during a 2024 house party. The case drew significant public attention due to her position as an elected official at the time of the alleged incident and the seriousness of the charges presented in court.
