CONCORDIA PARISH, La. (WJTV) – A Natchez man, who worked as a hospital security guard in Louisiana, has been arrested and is facing multiple charges.

Investigators with the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office said Javontrics Murphy, 27, was a hospital security guard and had been employed by the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office since March 2024. They said Murphy was fired after he was charged with three counts of malfeasance in office, three counts of first-degree rape, obstruction of justice and simple battery.

According to investigators, the sheriff’s office received a criminal complaint on August 30, 2024, alleging misconduct by Murphy involving a 15-year-old. He was placed on administrative leave, and the investigation was referred to the Louisiana State Police for review.

Once the investigation was completed, Murphy was arrested and fired from his position with the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office.

“We uphold our core values to the highest degree and any misconduct that meets the threshold for criminal prosecution will be dealt with as such. I am saddened by the details of this case and stand by my commitment to protect the children in Concordia Parish,” said Concordia Parish Sheriff David Hedrick.

Louisiana State Police said the investigation remains active and ongoing.