BASILE, La. (KLFY) -- A Basile man is accused of molersting a juvenile over the course of several years, authorities said.

Burley Sylestine, 62, of Basile, is charged with three counts of molestation of a juvenile, aggravated crimes against nature and obstruction of justice.

A criminal complaint was filed with the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office alleging Sylestine repeatedly molested a juvenile. Investigators said they found evidence to support the allegations.

He was booked into the Acadia Parish Jail Oct. 23 on a $75,000 bond.

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