Lake Charles, LA –
Earlier today the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested registered sex offender, Jeremy K. Laird, 41, 1740 6th Avenue, Lot # 17, Lake Charles, after an investigation revealed he had inappropriate sexual contact with a 14 year old girl. During the investigation the victim advised detectives the incident happened on two separate occasions in 2017.
After further investigation Laird was arrested and booked in the Calcasieu Correctional Center and charged with 1st degree rape; and sexual battery. Judge David Ritchie set his bond at $200,000.
Laird was convicted of carnal knowledge of juvenile in 1999.
CPSO Detective Monte Gentry is the lead investigator on this case.