Shreveport Police officers responded to a report of a sexual assault involving a 14-year-old juvenile on Sept. 19, at approximately 5pm.

During the initial investigation, officers learned that the juvenile victim had been sent inappropriate messages and videos by a suspect known to her, identified as Ronald Mahoney (DOB: 4/9/1995). The victim further disclosed that a physical assault had also occurred.

Mahoney was detained and transported to the Sex Crimes Unit for further investigation. Detectives located evidence consistent with the allegations. Following interviews and evidence collection, Mahoney was arrested and booked into the Shreveport City Jail for one count of Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile (Louisiana R.S. 14:81).

This case remains under investigation. Additional charges may be considered as the investigation progresses.

Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the Shreveport Police Department at 318-673-7300 or Caddo Crime Stoppers at 318-673-7373.