The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office (TPSO) is asking for the public’s help in locating a rape suspect.
Kentell Sims, 34, has a warrant out for his arrest on charges including First Degree Rape, Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile and Sexual Battery.
Earlier this month, TPSO was notified about the crime involving a teenager. During the investigation, Sims was identified as the suspect. A warrant was obtained for his arrest and, while he has been in communication with detectives, he refuses to turn himself in.
Sheriff Gerald Sticker is asking anyone with information about Sims’ whereabouts to contact our Juvenile Juvenile Division at 985-902-2031. If you’d prefer to share information anonymously, you can do so through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa’s tip line at 1-800-554-5245 or visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com and click on the P3 Tips icon or Submit A Tip! You may be eligible for a cash reward. In addition, if anyone has information about a crime, especially against children, that information can be shared with our Criminal Investigations Division at 985-902-2008 or, as always, in the case of an emergency, call 911.
