News Release

A Benton man was arrested yesterday for aggravated rape and aggravated incest, said Bossier Sheriff Larry Deen.

Jose Antonio Martinez, 41, of the 100 block of Hickory Lane, admitted to detectives yesterday that he had sexual intercourse with the victim, his stepdaughter, beginning when she was 8 years old. This continued until she was 15. Martinez also stated that he had oral sex with her when she was 13. The victim is now 19 years old. All of the acts took place at Martinez’s place of residence on Hickory Lane.

Martinez was transported to the Bossier Maximum Security Facility. His bond is pending.