New Details: Child Sex Predator Wanted for Alleged Rape of Child Arrested in Macon County

NOTASULGA, Ala. (WRBL) – We have new details on the arrest of a Dothan man wanted for alleged sodomy and rape of a young child in Dale County, Alabama. Bryan Lecuyer, 33, was taken into custody over the weekend after a multi-agency manhunt, as Notasulga residents helped investigators track down the convicted sex offender in a heavily wooded area.

“Individuals like Lécuyer, who wish to attack young children, have no place in our society. He is a convicted sex offender, so this wasn't the first time he has victimized a young child, but I pray it will be the last. I applaud the efforts of law enforcement who made it their mission this weekend to put him back behind bars where he belongs,” said Sheriff Bynum.

Investigators told WRBL the incident began on Tuesday, May 31, when Ozark-Dale County E911 received a call from a Level Plains resident who described seeing sexual contact involving Lecuyer and a juvenile child under 10 years old at the back of the Lecuyer restaurant. vehicle.

“Prior to the arrival of Level Plains Police, the suspect, a registered sex offender and federal inmate on probation, fled the scene in his vehicle,” Sheriff Bynum said.

A BOLO was issued for Lecuyer. Shortly after 10 p.m., an Auburn police officer spotted the suspect's vehicle abandoned at the South College Street Walmart. DCSO investigators responded to Auburn.

Two days later, on Sunday, June 2, Notasulga's homeowners saw a man walking on private property near the Tuskegee National Forest and notified local law enforcement.

The Macon County Sheriff, ALEA Aviation Unit, SBI and DOC K9 teams tracked the suspect for four miles before arresting him in a wooded area off County Road 57 in the county from Macon.

“This collaboration exemplifies the dedication and professionalism of law enforcement agencies working together to ensure the safety and security of our communities,” said Sheriff Andre Brunson.

Lecuyer will be booked into the Dale County Jail and charged with first-degree rape and first-degree sodomy.

“I would like to thank Sheriff Andre Brunson and members of the Macon County Sheriff's Office, DOC K9 teams and ALEA, Auburn Police, Lee County Sheriff and residents for their assistance,” said Sheriff Bynum said.

According to criminal records, Lecuyer is a registered sex offender. In 2012, he was convicted of attempting to lure a child for immoral purposes.