Bossier man charged with rape

Posted: Aug 22, 2019 / 05:40 PM CDT / Updated: Mar 1, 2020 / 03:52 PM CST

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BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A Bossier City man is facing rape charges following his arrest Thursday afternoon.

Deputies say David McFarlin is accused of sexually assaulting another person at a Bossier City tavern in early Thursday morning.

McFarlin was arrested and booked into the Bossier Maximum Security Facility, charged with first-degree rape. Bond is pending.

Deputies say the investigation is still ongoing.

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