Pool Party Turns Chaotic (Image Credits: Nypost.com)
DeRidder, Louisiana – Former mayor Misty Roberts faced a swift guilty verdict following graphic testimony about a drunken encounter with a teenager at her son’s pool party.
Pool Party Turns Chaotic
A boozy gathering at Roberts’ home in July 2024 spiraled into scandal when the then-mayor engaged in flirtatious behavior with her son’s 16-year-old friend.[1][2]
The victim recounted heavy drinking that left him vomiting and disoriented. Roberts, also intoxicated, winked at him, danced provocatively, and posed for photos where she grabbed him closely. Their interaction escalated quickly by the poolside with kissing, leading them upstairs.[2]
Inside a bonus room, doors locked, the encounter turned sexual. The teen described feeling dizzy, unable to sense his body, as events unfolded on a couch. He later pushed her away, shell-shocked by the realization.[2]
Roberts’ son soon burst in after peering through a window crack, igniting a fierce family confrontation. Her children and nephew later confirmed seeing the pair together that night.[3]
Victim’s Courtroom Revelation Stuns Jurors
The 16-year-old took the stand during the seven-day trial, delivering a pivotal account that helped seal Roberts’ fate. Jurors heard how he overheard her deflect blame amid the uproar.[4][2]
Roberts shouted at her son, “Go fight your friend. He’s the one who did it,” according to the teen. She aimed to shift responsibility, even as her son yelled back that it was her fault. The victim sat stunned on a couch during the exchange.[4]
Prosecutors presented photos from the party, including one labeled lewd, showing Roberts in a bikini pressed against the shirtless youth. Text messages and a Children’s Advocacy Center interview further corroborated his story.[2]
The group initially agreed to stay silent out of embarrassment, but rumors spread. The teen confided in his sister and parents, who noted his disgust.[2]
Family Testimony and Desperate Measures
Roberts’ own children provided damaging accounts. Her son told investigators he witnessed the act through the window and photographed it, though he later expressed uncertainty in court. Text exchanges revealed his shock: “That’s effing crazy,” he wrote, noting his sister cried.[3]
The daughter described seeing her mother and the boy “on top of each other.” The nephew admitted peeking with his phone and removing a gun after Roberts threatened suicide. A DoorDash driver testified to delivering Plan B emergency contraception to her door shortly after.[5][1]
- Roberts texted her son: “I love you and I am so sorry… I’m scared to death.”
- To her ex-husband: “I f – ked up. And I respect you enough to tell you.”
- She urged a juvenile: “Lie ‘til you die” about the incident.
Her ex-husband confirmed she confessed the encounter to him.[1]
Swift Justice and Political Fallout
Roberts resigned abruptly the day investigators probed the complaint, omitting the probe in her letter. She had made history as DeRidder’s first female mayor in 2018, securing a second term in 2022.[1]
A jury deliberated less than an hour before convicting her on March 4, 2026, of carnal knowledge of a juvenile and indecent behavior with a juvenile. Maximum sentences loom: 10 years and seven years, respectively, with a hearing set for April 17.[1]
| Charge | Maximum Sentence |
|---|---|
| Carnal knowledge of a juvenile | 10 years |
| Indecent behavior with a juvenile | 7 years |
Key Takeaways:
- Incident unfolded at family pool party amid heavy drinking.
- Roberts’ family testified against her, detailing the confrontation.
- Conviction requires sex offender registration.
This case underscores the perils of authority figures crossing boundaries with minors. Roberts’ defense expressed disappointment but respected the verdict. What do you think about the outcome? Tell us in the comments.
