Louisiana man accused of sexually assaulting victim while she was asleep

WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) -- On January 20, 2023, deputies of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a local hospital in reference to a stabbing. Once deputies arrived at the hospital, they made contact with 60-year-old Derrick Bluford Sr., who stated that he entered the living room of his residence where his son and the victim were sleeping.

According to authorities, Bluford allegedly mentioned that he laid down next to the victim and pulled the blanket off of her.