Lafayette Woman Arrested for Human Trafficking, Aggravated Rape And Incest

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL) -- State Police have arrested a Lafayette woman on allegations of aggravated rape and child sex trafficking.

According to State Police Trpr. Stephen Hammons, detectives conducted a two-week investigation into 48-year-old Lorrie Anderson on a tip that she allegedly engaged in "sexual activity with more than one child relative."

Hammons said Anderson brought the two children, both under the age of 16, to a location within Lafayette Parish "for the purpose of financial gain through child sexual acts."

Both children are now in a safe environment, Hammons said.

If convicted of human trafficking, Anderson could face up to 50 years in prison and a fine of up to $75,000, Hammons said. She could also face the death penalty if convicted of aggravated rape, Hammons said.