Shreveport Police Arrest Man Wanted for Sexual Assault of a Minor

Shreveport Police have arrested a man wanted for Sexual Battery involving a victim under the age of 13.

SPD Detectives were alerted to the sexual battery case when a victim came forward. After a forensic interview at the Gingerbread House Children's Advocacy Center. In that interview, the victim gave counselors details of the sexual assault and named Dewayne Kirkendoll Jr. as the perpetrator.

There was enough evidence to get an arrest warrant for Kirkendoll back in July for, Sexual Battery involving a victim under the age of 13.

After a months-long search SPD Detectives were finally able to catch-up with Kirkendoll. He was arrested and charged before being taken to the Shreveport City Jail.

Shreveport Police are urging the public to come forward with any information that could help with this case.

From SPD:

If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the Shreveport Police Department at (318) 673-7300. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Caddo Crime Stoppers at (318) 673-7373 or via the P3 Tips mobile app.

This remains an open and active investigation. No further information will be released at this time in order to protect the integrity of the case and the privacy of the victim.