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Print & mail Report Form to: LLA Hotline  P.O. Box 94397  Baton Rouge, LA 70804

  


Rapides Parish, LA - November 28th, 2018

 

On Friday, November 23rd, 2018, at approximately 9:45 am, Patrol Deputies responded to a residence on Leon Odom Road in the Plainview Community in reference to what was reported as a natural death.  According to the complainant, the victim, who was a special needs patient, was found deceased that morning.  Upon arrival, the deputy began his investigation and due to the deceased being a special needs patient and the deplorable living conditions the deceased was found in, determined the incident needed further investigation.  A Patrol Supervisor also responded as well as Sheriff’s Detectives and Crime Scene Unit to continue the investigation.  

 

From the deplorable living conditions the deceased was found in and the physical state of the body, detectives believed the death was a result of severe intentional neglect. From their investigation since Friday, detectives were able to establish sufficient probable cause and secured arrest warrants for three suspects; Marilyn Sue Maricle, 52, Glen E. Maricle, 55 and Karen Harrison Johnson, 47, all residing at 246 Leon Odom Road, Elizabeth, LA.  Detectives obtained warrants based on the evidence at the scene and results of an autopsy conducted on Tuesday for two counts Obstruction of Justice, Criminal Conspiracy, Cruelty to the Infirmed and 2nd Degree Murder.  On November 27th , 2018, Sheriff’s Detectives, with the assistance of United States Marshals Service Violent Offender Task Force, located all three suspects at their residence and they were taken into custody without incident.  All three suspects were transported and booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center where they remain at the time of this release being held on a $1,170,000.00 (1 million $170 thousand dollar) bond.  

Detectives say their investigation is still ongoing.

“Our detectives briefed me on what they had found and in all their years of law enforcement experience, they had never witnessed a scene of neglect as bad as this one” said Sheriff William Earl Hilton.  “This is so sad on so many levels.  I want to commend our deputies and detectives for the diligence they have put into this very difficult investigation.  As one of our supervisors said, we are the voice of those victims who can no longer speak for themselves.”

 

 

 

Arrestee:             Marilyn Sue Maricle, 52

 

 

                              246 Leon Odom Road, Elizabeth, LA

 

Charges:              two counts Obstruction of Justice

 

   Criminal Conspiracy

 

   Cruelty to the Infirmed

 

   2nd Degree Murder

 

 

 

Arrestee:            Glen E. Maricle, 55

 

                             246 Leon Odom Road, Elizabeth, LA

 

Charges:              two counts Obstruction of Justice

 

   Criminal Conspiracy

 

   Cruelty to the Infirmed

 

   2nd Degree Murder

 

 

 

Arrestee:             Karen Johnson Harrison, 47

 

   246 Leon Odom Road, Elizabeth, LA

 

Charges:              two counts Obstruction of Justice

 

   Criminal Conspiracy

 

   Cruelty to the Infirmed

                                2nd Degree Murder


Rapides Parish, LA - November 9th, 2018 

On September 13th, 2018, deputies responded Earl Linzay Road, Forest Hill, LA, in reference to a report of possible contractor fraud. Upon arrival, contact was made with the victim who stated they had hired a contractor to fix their roof approximately two months ago (JULY) and he has not started the job or been in contact with them since.  The victim identified the contractor as Charles Nathan Beaudion and also stated that Beaudion had been paid over $8,000 by check for the work to be performed.  According to the victim, after Beaudion received the check and cashed it, a contract was signed as he promised to return to finish the job (According to LA Revised Statute 14:202.1, a contractor has 45 days to perform the work specified in the contract).  According to the victim, Beaudoin has never started the job and would not answer any calls from the victim.  Sheriff’s Detectives began their investigation and had uncovered several complaints through the Better Business Bureau as well as other law enforcement agencies about Beaudions work and prior arrests for similar incidents.  After a thorough investigation, Sheriff’s Detectives obtained an arrest warrant on Beaudoin for residential contractor fraud $5000-$25,000. 

Upon obtaining the arrest warrant, Detectives with the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office contacted Rapides Detectives and advised of similar complaints on Beaudion in their parish.  NPSO advised they would assist in locating and apprehending the suspect. 

On October 8th, 2018, Natchitoches Sheriff’s Detectives contacted Rapides Detectives and advised that Beaudion was in their custody and is currently being held on a $100,000 bond in the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center.  A hold has been placed on Beaudion for Rapides Detectives in the event he bonds out from Natchitoches.  

“This was a great effort by our detectives as well as Natchitoches Sheriff’s Office in apprehending this suspect” said Sheriff William Earl Hilton.  “I would also like to thank the Louisiana State Police Insurance Fraud Investigators for their assistance in this case.  Whenever homeowners need repairs, they should do as much research on the potential contractor as they can.  In this case, the suspect even presented the victim with a contract which would seem like he was legitimate, but he wasn’t.  Especially now since we have had these storms come through, make sure your contractor is bonded  and licensed and check ratings with the Better Business Bureau and other agencies to see if they are legitimate.  Do everything you can to prevent becoming a victim twice.” 

WANTED:            Charles Nathan Beaudion, 52 2533 HWY 491, CLOUTIERVILLE, LA

Charge:                RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTOR FRAUD > $5,000  < $25,000 



 

Rapides Parish, LA - November 5th, 2018

At approximately 7:38 am this morning, Sheriff’s Dispatch received a call through 911 of a possible stabbing victim in the 100 block of Westbrook Street in the Wardville community.  Upon arrival, deputies made contact with a subject who stated they saw the victim laying in the yard and called 911.  Deputies located a male subject with multiple stab wounds and rendered aid until Acadian Ambulance arrived within a few minutes.  Acadian Ambulance transported the victim to a local hospital where his condition is unknown at the time of this release.

Sheriff’s Detectives and Crime Scene Unit responded to conduct their investigation and are currently still working two scenes; one scene where the victim was found and another scene where the crime may have been committed. 

No further information is available at this time as this is an active, ongoing investigation.

We will update this release as we get further information. 


 Rapides Parish, LA - November 5th, 2018

On October 15th, 2018, deputies responded to the 11000 block of LA Hwy 28 West in the Boyce area in reference to a report of a battery.  Upon the deputy’s arrival contact was made with the victim who stated a battery was committed on her at the intersection of LA Hwy 28 West and Clifton Rd. The victim stated a Shawn Lee Tyler committed the battery on her and fled the area prior to deputies arrival.  Deputies took the initial report and conducted a search of the area but were unable to locate Tyler.  Sheriff’s detectives from the Boyce Sheriff’s Station were assigned the case and with a statement from the victim and evidence collected by the patrol deputy, detectives were able to obtain warrants for Tyler’s arrest for two counts of Domestic Abuse Battery, two counts Criminal Damage to Property and one count Aggravated Assault.  Detectives received information that Tyler was back at the residence at 11314 Hwy 28 West. Upon deputy’s arrival Tyler was seen fleeing from the residence into a wooded area behind the residence.  Deputies again conducted a search of the area but were unable to locate Tyler.  On October 16th , 2018, Shawn Lee Tyler turned himself in at the Rapides Parish Court House where he was taken into custody without incident and he was booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center on the active warrants.  Tyler remains in jail at  this time in lieu of a $13,000.00 bond.

Arrestee:            

Shawn Lee Tyler, 29 

11314 LA Hwy 28 West, Boyce, LA

Charges:             

two counts Domestic Abuse Battery 

two counts Criminal Damage to Property

Aggravated Assault

Contempt of court


Rapides Parish, LA - November 5th, 2018

On October 12th, 2018, a case of possible criminal sexual conduct was reported through administrators at a local high school.  The Deputy SRO was made aware of the allegations and immediately contacted Sheriff’s Detectives to begin their investigation.  Through the initial investigation, Detectives served a search warrant at a residence located on Sherwood Drive in Dry Prong.  At the residence, suspected methamphetamine along with drug paraphernalia was located in the possession of Gigi Danyell Wilkes, 45.  Gigi Wilkes was taken to the Tioga Sheriff’s Station for further investigation where she was later placed under arrest and booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center.  Through the assistance of the Children’s Advocacy Center, Detectives were able to gather further evidence to obtain an arrest warrant, along with a search warrant, for the residence that Brandon David Wilkes was now residing on Texas Avenue.  On October 26th 2018, Sheriff’s Detectives, along with the assistance of Patrol Deputies and the US Marshals Violent Offender Task Force, served the warrants at Wilkes’ residence in the 2400 block of East Texas Avenue, Alexandria, LA.  Wilkes was taken into custody without incident and during the search of the home, suspected methamphetamine along with paraphernalia was located.  Sheriff’s Metro Division was also contacted to assist in the investigation.  Wilkes was placed under arrest and booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center on his charges.  

Brandon David Wilkes remains in custody in lieu of a $127,500.00 bond.  Gigi Danyell Wilkes remains in jail in lieu of a $9,000.00 bond. 

From the beginning of the investigation, Louisiana’s Department of Children and Family Services was also contacted and all children were removed from the home and were placed in the custody of another family member. 

Sheriff’s Detectives say their investigation is still ongoing.

Arrestee:     

Gigi Danyell Wilkes, 45

Dry Prong, LA

Charges:             

Cruelty to juveniles 

Possession CDS ll

Drug Paraphernalia 

Arrestee:            

Brandon David Wilkes, 31

Alexandria, LA

Charges:             

six counts Indecent behavior with juveniles

four counts Molestation of juvenile 

Molestation of juvenile under 13

Sexual battery

Sexual battery under 14

Possession of CDS ll

Possession  CDS ll in a School zone

Drug Paraphernalia


 

 

Rapides Parish, LA - October 31, 2018

On October 22nd, 2018, deputies from the Sheriff’s Office Metro Division conducted a traffic stop for improper lane usage on US-165 near Burma Road in Ball, LA.  Deputies contacted the driver, identified as Jerry Lynn Esters and the passenger, identified as Rhoda Nicole Green.  Deputies spoke with the occupants and obtained consent to search the vehicle and during the search, 70 assorted Fentanyl transdermal patches were located in Green’s purse and several Percocet tablets in a container in Esters’ pocket.  The pair admitted to agents that they had traveled from LaSalle Parish to Pineville to sell the patches. Fentanyl patches can be sold for up to $100 each depending on dosage.  Green and Esters were taken into custody without incident and transported to the Rapides Parish Detention Center where they were booked on their charges and later released on $26,500 bond each.

Fentany transdermal patches are used in chronic pain management as they work slowly releasing fentanyl through the skin into the bloodstream over 48 to 72 hours, allowing for long-lasting pain management.  Those that abuse Fentanyl patches will either use several of them, chew them to get the desired effect or even extract the fentanyl and inject it, ingest it or smoke it.  Fentanyl has been found as the cause of several overdose deaths in central Louisiana.

Arrestee:            

Rhoda Nicole Green, 43

125 Alps Rd., Olla, LA

Charge:               

Possession of CDS II to Distribute

Possession of CDS II

Criminal Conspiracy

Arrestee:            

Jerry Lynn Esters, 49

125 Apls Rd., Olla, LA

Charges:             

Possession of CDS II to Distribute

Possession of CDS II 

Criminal Conspiracy

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     


 

Rapides Parish, LA - October 25, 2018

On October 24, 2018, at approximately 3:15 PM the School Resource Officer at Hayden R.  Lawrence Upper Elementary responded to Buckeye Elementary,  as their SRO had already left for the day, to assist with the school administration with a possible intoxicated school employee.

Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with school administrators who advised that one of the teachers, identified as Shannon Rene Beran, 43 of Deville, was possibly intoxicated and may have alcohol in her room.

According to witnesses, Beran had been displaying odd behavior during car rider pick up duty, moving slowly and awkwardly.   When confronted and asked about her condition, she stated she wanted to leave and became defensive. The School Resource Officer detained Beran and began his investigation. The school administration followed their policy and also notified the school board office.

With the assistance of school administrators, a partially consumed bag of wine was located in Berans classroom.  After the investigation was completed by the School Resource Officer, Beran  was placed under arrest for possession of alcohol on public school property. Beran was transported to the Rapides Parish Detention Center where she was booked and later released on a $500 bond.

Arrestee:

Shannon Rene Beran, 43
879 LA Hwy 115, Deville, LA


Charge:   

Possession of alcohol on public school property


Rapides Parish, LA - October 19, 2018

On October 4th, 2018, deputies from the Boyce Sheriff’s Station responded to the 200 block of St. Clair Road in reference to a reported medical emergency.  Upon arrival, the deputy located a subject at the residence who stated they were a victim of a battery that allegedly occurred at 49 Cotile Drive earlier.  The victim suffered a laceration to the head and injuries to his side and rib areas of his body.  Acadian Ambulance arrived and the victim was transported to a local hospital for further medical treatment.  From information gathered from the victim, the suspect was identified as William Bynog, Jr. of Boyce.  Deputies attempted to locate Bynog, Jr. but were unsuccessful.  The case was turned over to Sheriff’s Detectives for follow-up investigation and during the course of the investigation, sufficient evidence was collected and arrest warrant was obtained for William Lawrence Bynog, Jr., for Aggravated 2nd Degree Battery.  On October 19th , 2018, Agents with the Sheriff’s Metro Division located Bynog, Jr. and he was taken into custody after a brief struggle and transported to the Rapides Parish Detention Center and booked on the active warrant and resisting an officer. 

 

Bynog, Jr. remains in jail at the time of this release with no bond being set on the aggravated battery charge.

 

Arrestee:             William Lawrence Bynog Jr., 33

                              49 Cotile Drive, Boyce, LA 

Charge:                Aggravated 2nd Degree Battery

                              Resisting an Officer

 


 

 

Rapides Parish, LA - October 10, 2018

On September 30th, 2018, deputies responded to a local retreat in the Woodworth area in reference to a criminal sexual conduct complaint. According to the initial report, the victim stated they had been sexually assaulted by another attendee, later identified as Edouard Despalungue, 28 of Baton Rouge.  Deputies took the initial report and established probable cause to arrest Despalungue for one count Sexual Battery.  Despalungue was placed under arrest and transported to the Rapides Parish Detention Center where he was booked on the charge.  On October 1st, Despalungue was released on a $25,000.00 bond.  As Despalungue is a French foreign national attending college in Louisiana, the judge also ordered Despalungue to relinquish his passport as part of his bond conditions.  

The case was forwarded to Sheriff’s Detectives who furthered the scope of their investigation.  During their investigation, detectives established sufficient probable cause to upgrade the charge and obtain a warrant on Despalungue for Second Degree Rape.

On October 4th, Rapides Detectives, with the assistance of deputies with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office, located Despalungue and took him into custody without incident at his residence located in Baton Rouge.  Despalungue was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison in reference to the warrant.  The following morning Despalungue was transported back to Rapides Parish where he was booked on the new charge.  Despalungue was released later that day after posting a $75,000.00 commercial bond.  As a condition of the bond on the new charge, Despalungue is not allowed to leave the state of Louisiana without permission of the court. 

 

 

 

Detectives say their investigation is still ongoing.       

Arrestee:            

Edouard Despalungue, 28                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            4600 Burbank Drive, Apt 232, Baton Rouge, LA

Charges:             

Sexual Battery

Second Degree Rape

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

Rapides Parish, LA - October 5, 2018

At approximately 7:55 am, Sheriff’s Dispatch received a call through the 911 Communications Center from a resident on Roy Blair Road, Deville, stating that a victim of a gunshot wound was at their residence requesting assistance.  Deputies and detectives responded to the residence and upon arrival, a male subject was found, the  victim of gunshot wounds from an apparent shotgun blast.  Firefighters from the Holiday Village Volunteer Fire Department and paramedics with Acadian Ambulance also responded to render aid to the victim. 

According to the victim, he was staying the night at a friend’s house on Roy Blair Road when he awoke to an unknown male attacking him.  As the victim and the suspect, later identified as Clinton Thomas Single, 29 of Deville, were in a physical altercation, the victim fled the residence.  According to witness statements, Single allegedly shot the victim with a shotgun as he fled the residence.  The victim sustained multiple small wounds on the left side of his body and was transported by  Acadian Ambulance to a local hospital where he underwent surgery for non-life threatening injuries.  Other responding deputies made contact with Single at the residence where the incident occurred.  Single was detained and placed into the custody of Sheriff’s Detectives for further investigation.  From their investigation, detectives were able to develop probable cause to obtain arrest warrants on Single for aggravated assault/domestic abuse, attempted first degree murder, obstruction of justice, three counts intimidating a witness and three counts false imprisonment with a weapon.  Single was transported and booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center where he remains at the time of this release as no bond has been set.  Detectives say their investigation is still ongoing.

“Again, another domestic violence incident has occurred and fortunately no one was killed” said Sheriff William Earl Hilton.  “We want urge couples to please think before you act and let cooler heads prevail.  Just walk away; nothing like this is worth taking someone’s life over.”

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, there is help available through the Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Please call 888-411-1333.  It is free and confidential or you may call your  local law enforcement agency for assistance.

Arrestee:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Clinton Thomas Single, 29                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               45 Roy Blair Road, Deville, LA                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Charges:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 aggravated assault/domestic abuse                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               attempted first degree murder                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              obstruction of justice                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   three counts intimidating a witness                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          three counts false imprisonment with a weapon

  


 

Rapides Parish - September 30th, 2018

On September 30th, 2018, deputies responded to a report of a burglary in the 1000 block of Wells Road in Tioga. According to the victim, after returning home, they discovered their residence had been burglarized and several electronic items taken including game consoles and a television. Deputies discovered where the suspect (s) entered a back door after breaking the window out. Deputies took the initial report and the case was turned over to detectives from the Tioga Sher...iff’s Station for further investigation. Through their investigation, detectives were able to obtain information from witnesses who observed two subjects in the area when the victim left the residence. Detectives were able to identify a suspect as Kennedy Ryan Green of Pineville. From their investigation, detectives were able to establish sufficient probable cause to obtain an arrest warrant on Green for Criminal Damage and Simple Burglary. On October 3rd, Green was arrested by officers of the Alexandria Police Department on active warrants for their agency as well as the RPSO warrants. Green was booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center where he remains at this time as no bond has been set on these charges.

Arrestee:
Kennedy Ryan Green, 17
18 Purser Street, Pineville, LA

Charge:
Criminal Damage
Simple Burglary


 

Rapides Parish - September 26th, 2018

On September 26th, 2018, deputies responded to a report of suspicious activity in the 600 block of Fendler Parkway, located in the Village Green neighborhood of Pineville. The complaint was called in by an alert neighbor who observed numerous people at residence where the home owner was out of town. Patrol Deputies arrived on scene and located three suspects inside the residence. As deputy’s were getting initial information from the subjects, one of the suspects, identifi...ed as Jecorri Montel Demouy, Jr., ran from the residence. Deputies gave chase, after securing the other two suspects, but were unable to locate Demouy, Jr. at that time. Deputies questioned the other two subjects and confirmed they had permission to be at the residence. Deputies continued their investigation inside the home and located a bag identified as Demouy, Jr.’s personal bag. Inside the bag was a Taurus .380 caliber handgun with an obliterated serial number. Deputies took the bag and firearm as evidence. Detectives from the Tioga Sheriff’s Station began their investigation and through their investigation, they were able to obtain warrants for Demouy, Jr.’s arrest for criminal trespassing, resisting an officer and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number. On September 28th, 2018 detectives located Demouy, Jr. in the 100 block of Pinewood Ave where he was taken into custody without incident and booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center.
Demouy, Jr. remains in jail being held on a $4,500.00 bond.

“We appreciate the public being our eyes and ears in our communities and in this case, it solved a crime and got an illegal firearm off the street” said Sheriff William Earl Hilton. “We encourage the public if you see something out of place or suspicious, give us a call and we will check it out.”

Arrestee:
Jeccori Montel Demouy, Jr., 23
605 Fendler Parkway Drive, Pineville, LA

Charges:
Criminal Trespassing
Resisting an Officer
Possession of a Firearm with an obliterated serial number


 

Rapides Parish, LA - September 27th, 2018

On September 27th , 2018, agents assigned to the Metro Division served a search warrant at 1208 Paris Dr., Alexandria, LA after receiving several complaints from the community of suspected drug activity at the residence. Agents opened an investigation and conducted surveillance on the residence and occupants, obtaining probable cause to obtain a search warrant. When agents arrived at the residence to serve the search warrant, Jeremy Jarrod Williams, Shelvin Ray Anthony and N...athaniel Gilbert were all located inside the home. Through their investigation, agents seized 130 Hydrocodone tablets, 134 Roxycodone tablets, 103 Oxycodone tablets and four small bags of suspected marijuana. Packaging materials, digital scales and other assorted drug paraphernalia was also found in their search. Agents also recovered a stolen .40 caliber handgun and seized $3,815.00 in cash. Williams, Anthony and Gilbert were taken into custody without incident and booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center. Williams is being held on $43,000 bond and has a Probation hold. Anthony was released on $25,500 bond. Gilbert is being held on $43,000 bond.

“Rapides Parish leads the state in amount of opioids prescribed to our citizens and the illegal use of these opioids lead to overdoses every week” said Sheriff William Earl Hilton. “According to recent statistics released by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy, in 2016, Rapides Parish lead the state in opioid prescriptions. Caddo Parish was in second place with Evangeline, Lafayette and East Baton Rouge rounding out the top five. This is not a list we want to be on. We will continue our aggressive enforcement of illegal narcotics activity in our communities.”

Arrestee: J
Jeremy Jarrod Williams, 24
3422 Sugarhouse Rd., Alexandria, LA

Charge:
Possession of CDS II with Intent to Distribute (3 Counts)
Possession CDS I w/ intent to Distribute
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of Stolen Firearms
Possession of Firearms with Drugs

Arrestee:
Shelvin Ray Anthony, 29
1208 Paris Drive, Alexandria, LA

Charges:
Possession of CDS II with Intent to Distribute (3 Counts)
Possession CDS I w/ intent to Distribute
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of Stolen Firearms
Possession of Firearms with Drugs
Firearm Possession by a Convicted Felon

Arrestee:
Nathaniel Gilbert, 29
5735 Harris St., Alexandria, LA

Charge:
Possession of CDS II with Intent to Distribute (3 Counts)
Possession CDS I w/ intent to Distribute
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of Stolen Firearms
Possession of Firearms with Drugs


 

Rapides Parish, LA - September 28th, 2018

On September 24th , 2018, deputies responded to Cleco Landing Road in the Lena area in reference to a report of a battery. Upon arrival, contact was made with the victim who stated that during the suspect and the victims return home from the store, a verbal altercation started resulting in a battery being committed on the victim.  The suspect, identified as Edward Lee Randall, 59 of Lena, had already fled the area when deputies arrived.  A search for Randall was unsuccessful and the case was turned over to detectives from the Boyce Sheriff’s Station for further investigation.  Through their investigation, detectives developed probable cause that supported the victims original allegations.  Detectives obtained  a warrant on Randall for Domestic Abuse battery and on September 27th, Randall was located and taken into custody without incident on the active warrant and transported to the Rapides Parish Detention center and booked.  Randall was released the next day on a $2500.00 commercial bond. 

Arrestee:            

Edward Lee Randall, 59

16 Cleco Landing Road, Lena, LA

 

Charge:               

Domestic Abuse Battery

 


 

Rapides Parish, LA - September 25th, 2018

On August 21st, 2018, deputies responded to a report of a sexual battery that occurred in the Pineville area. Deputies took the initial report and the case was turned over to detectives with the Tioga Sheriff’s Station. As detectives began their investigation, more information came to light of the offense. According to the victim, the suspect, identified as Mark Anthony Roberts, 38 of Pineville, had unwanted, inappropriate contact with them while they were asleep. After t...he incident, Roberts allegedly identified himself as a police officer in an attempt to keep the victim from reporting the incident. From their investigation, detectives determined Roberts was also wanted in Mississippi for an un-related crime. Detectives established enough probable cause to obtain arrest warrants for Roberts and on September 14th, Roberts was located and arrested for Sexual Battery, 3rd Degree Rape, False Impersonation of a Police Officer, Stalking, and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. Roberts was taken into custody without incident and booked into the Rapides Parish Detection Center where he remains at this time, being held on a $34,500.00 bond on the local charges while he awaits extradition to Mississippi.

Arrestee:
Mark Anthony Roberts, 38
165 Ball Cut Off Road, Pineville, LA

Charges:
Sexual Battery
3rd Degree Rape
False Impersonation of a Police Officer
Stalking
Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle.


 

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