FORDOCHE- An East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's deputy was arrested in Pointe Coupee Parish Tuesday night on charges of rape and video voyeurism.

That deputy was identified as Mason Troth, according to sources.

The charges stem from an incident involving a female in New Orleans who reported it to NOPD. The alleged incident happened in Pointe Coupee Parish.

East Feliciana Parish Sheriff Jeff Travis said Mason Troth was placed on administrative leave with pay Wednesday morning after his arrest.

Troth has been employed with the East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office for a year and a half full time. Prior to that he was a deputy in Pointe Coupee Parish.

Sheriff Travis said he had no prior disciplinary history.

Troth posted bail and was released Wednesday afternoon. His bond was set at $175,000. 

Troth's attorney, Samuel "Chuck" Ward, issued the following statement:

"Mason is and has been a dedicated law enforcement officer, and understands the significance of the allegations levied against him. None of which are true. What is true, is the fact that a "knee jerk reaction" has seemingly replaced a just and firm investigation. Mason is innocent. Period. At no point was Mason asked to give "his side" of the story. Instead, he was arrested without ever being questioned, interrogated nor so much as asked to give a statement. Fortunately, he does in fact have a story to tell, and evidence to back up his story. And his story is the truth. This case will be tried in court, and not the court of public opinion. Mason looks forward to that day."