Caddo Parish Teen Arrested for Sexual Assault in Mooringsport

A 17 year-old from Mooringsport has been arrested following an investigation into an alleged sexual assault.

Detectives from the Special Victims Unit started the investigation after receiving a report from a victim who claimed they were sexually assaulted by 17 year-old Dakota Weems.

During the investigation, detectives interviewed Weems, and after further investigation, he was arrested for third-degree rape. He was then transported to the Caddo Correctional Center, where he was booked on those charges.

The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office is dedicated to holding people accountable for crimes of this nature. If you have experienced anything like this, CPSO is urging you to come forward with the information so that justice can be served.

This suspect is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The investigation is ongoing.