St. George Man Charged with Sexually Assaulting 8-Year-Old Boy

Suspect allegedly forced child to perform oral sex while mother was out of town

Feb. 3, 2026 at 9:31am

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A 41-year-old St. George man named Brian Weaver has been charged with multiple counts of indecent behavior with juveniles, oral sexual battery, and first-degree rape of a victim under 13 years of age. The charges stem from an incident where Weaver allegedly forced an 8-year-old boy to perform oral sex on him while the child's mother was out of town.

Why it matters

This case highlights the serious issue of child sexual abuse and the devastating impact it can have on young victims. It also raises concerns about the safety of children when left in the care of adults who may pose a threat to their wellbeing.

The details

According to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, Weaver was watching the 8-year-old boy and two other children while the boy's mother was out of town from January 16-19, 2026. Weaver is accused of being naked in bed with the three boys, two of whom were not awake at the time. The 8-year-old boy told police that Weaver also performed oral sex on him.

  • The incident occurred between January 16-19, 2026, while the boy's mother was out of town.
  • Weaver was arrested and booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on January 30, 2026.

The players

Brian Weaver

A 41-year-old man from St. George who is accused of sexually assaulting an 8-year-old boy while the child's mother was out of town.

East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that initiated an investigation and made the arrest in this case.

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What they’re saying

“It's disgusting, I don't even remember wanting to do this,”

— Brian Weaver (Text message to the mother of the 8-year-old boy)

“So sorry to put you in this position.”

— Brian Weaver (Text message to the mother of the 8-year-old boy)

What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Weaver to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This disturbing case highlights the urgent need for greater vigilance and protection of children from sexual predators, even in situations where they are under the care of trusted adults. It underscores the importance of thorough background checks, ongoing monitoring, and swift action to prevent and address such heinous crimes against the most vulnerable members of our society.