CLAYTON — A Clayton man was arrested Thursday on charges he sexually abused two young females.

Stephen H. Parker, 43, 888 Hailey Road, was arrested by the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office and charged with aggravated rape and sexual battery.

One of the females alleged Parker abused her during the years of 2006 and 2007, and the other alleged Parker molested her over a seven-year period, CPSO Public Information Officer Kathleen Stevens said.

The charge of aggravated rape applies to one victim while the charge of sexual battery applies to the other, Stevens said.

The case was investigated by CPSO Investigator David Hedrick.

Parker was detained at the Concordia Parish Correctional Facility Friday. No bond was set.