Morgan City Man Faces Over 25 Charges, Including Rape and Voyeurism
A 53-year-old man from Morgan City is currently facing a staggering array of charges, including rape and voyeurism. Michael Noel has been in the spotlight following his recent legal troubles, which have escalated with additional allegations.
Details of the Charges Against Michael Noel
On Thursday, police announced that Noel had received even more charges. These include:
- Four counts of third-degree rape
- One count of sexual battery
- Eight counts of video voyeurism
This update follows earlier charges filed against him on Tuesday, which included:
- Two additional counts of video voyeurism
- One count of sexual battery related to a different victim
Background on the Arrests
Noel was initially arrested in September 2025 on drug-related charges. Subsequent investigations linked him to numerous sexual offenses, leading to his arrest in October. His arrest in October included multiple counts of:
- Rape
- Sexual battery
- Video voyeurism
As of now, Noel faces a total of 31 charges, which break down as follows:
- Six counts of third-degree rape
- Ten counts of video voyeurism
- Four counts of voyeurism
- One count of second-degree rape
- Six counts of sexual battery
- Additional drug and fugitive charges
Current Status
According to the Morgan City Police Department, Noel was able to post a bond of $2.25 million on Friday. Law enforcement officials have indicated that more charges could arise as they continue to investigate and identify additional victims.
