Latest news with #JenningsPolice
American Press
2 days ago
- American Press
Recently paroled local man charged with rape
(Metro Creative Services) A Jennings man, has been charged with second-degree rape following an alleged assault. According to Jennings Police, Tristan Trumaine West, 44, encountered the victim near the 1700 block of North Cary Street on Thursday. After befriending her, West asked to use the restroom at her residence as she and other occupants were returning inside. Once inside, West allegedly confronted the victim in the living room and admitted to officers that he sexually assaulted her. The victim told police that she had pleaded with West to stop, but the attack continued until other occupants in the home intervened. Jennings police arrived shortly after receiving the initial call and reported finding West pulling up his pants. During the investigation, it was learned West is a local transient with a violent criminal history. He was recently released from parole for resisting an officer and possession of Fentanyl. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Police Chief Danny Semmes commended the victim for her bravery for speaking with police about the assault and the other occupants for intervening until police arrived. West remains in the Jeff Davis Parish Jail on a $75,000 bond.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Yahoo
Jennings man wanted for child rape arrested, held without bond
JENNINGS, La. () — A Jennings man has been arrested, authorities said. LJ Dietz, 31, of Jennings, was arrested by Jennings Police Tuesday evening. He is charged with three counts of first-degree rape of a victim under 13 years old and 12 counts of carnal knowledge of a juvenile. He also had an outstanding warrant for contempt of court. Dietz is being held without bond in the Jeff Davis Parish jail, according to the jail's online inmate roster. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Johnson expands size of Intelligence panel to give Stefanik spot House Democrat Leader Hakeem Jeffries says budget bill should be killed Why were Bert and Ernie mentioned in Diddy trial? Officials release additional bodycam footage of fatal 2024 officer-involved shooting Jeffries declines to embrace Musk amid the billionaire's feud with Trump Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
