The Shreveport Police Department’s Sex Crimes Unit has arrested two individuals in connection with a rape that occurred on July 7.
Following a thorough investigation, detectives arrested Jeremiah Vincent and Maurice Shaw in connection
with the sexual assault of a 17-year-old victim. Vincent has been charged with one count of Third-Degree
Rape, while Shaw has been charged with one count of Principal to Third-Degree Rape.
If convicted, both individuals could face up to 25 years in prison.
Under Louisiana Revised Statute 14:43, Third Degree Rape is defined as non-consensual anal, oral, or
vaginal intercourse committed under any of the following circumstances:
- When the victim is incapable of resisting or understanding the nature of the act due to a stupor,
intoxication, or other mental condition, and the offender knew or should have known of the victim’s
condition. - When the victim is temporarily or permanently incapable of understanding the nature of the act due to
an unsound mind, and the offender knew or should have known of the victim’s incapacity. - When the victim submits under the belief that the offender is someone else known to them, and that
belief is intentionally induced by deception.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Shreveport Police Department at 318-673-7300 or Caddo Crime Stoppers at 318-673-7373.