Police have arrested a Ruston man following the investigation of a reported sexual assault of a juvenile.
Jackie Lynn Perdue, Jr., 37, was arrested Sunday as a result of the investigation. He was booked for first degree rape and crime against nature.
Perdue is the third person arrested by Ruston Police for rape within the past week. The three cases are not related to one another.
On August 21, Ruston Police officers responded to Northern Louisiana Medical Center regarding an alleged victim of sexual assault.
During the investigation, officers and investigators determined the assault occurred at a residence in the 1100 block of McAllister Street in southeast Ruston. The juvenile was evaluated at the hospital and evidence was collected.
Perdue was detained and transported to the Ruston Police Department for questioning. Following the investigation, Perdue was booked into the Lincoln Parish Detention Center.
RPD said because the investigation involves a juvenile victim, no additional details will be released in order to protect the victim’s privacy and the integrity of the investigation.
In a written statement, authorities said, “The Ruston Police Department takes allegations of sexual abuse involving children extremely seriously and will continue working to protect victims and hold those responsible accountable.”
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