He is in custody in Orleans Parish prison and is being held without bond.
According to the Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office, the warrant was issued for 12-year-veteran officer Michael Thomassie after he was indicted by a grand jury Thursday on a single count of aggravated rape.
The allegation dates back to 2004 and 2005 when the alleged victim in the case was between 7 and 9 years of age, according to a spokesman for the office.
Thomassie is a 12-year veteran of the department. He was most recently assigned to desk duty in the 4th District.
