LAFAYETTE COUNTY, Miss. (WMC) - Two men have been arrested and charged with statutory rape in Lafayette County, Miss., according to the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office. On Saturday, September 12, the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a sexual assault. An investigation soon followed by the LCSO Criminal Investigation Division and two men were arrested. Joshua Parker, 19, is from Panola County and he has been charged with one count of statutory rape. Charles D. Byrd, 18, is also from Panola County and he was charged with statutory rape and sexual battery. On Wednesday, September 16, Parker and Byrd appeared in Lafayette County Justice Court for an initial appearance. Parker’s bond was set at $75,000 and Byrd’s bond was set at $150,000. The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office said that this case remains under investigation and that new charges may arise over the course of the investigation. Click here to sign up for our newsletter!Click here to report a spelling or grammar error. Please include the headline.Copyright 2026 WMC. All rights reserved.