Shreveport Man Awaiting Trial Gets More Sex Offense Charges Added

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SHREVEPORT, LA-   Shreveport Police Department Adds Charges to Man Awaiting Trial for Sex Offenses

Detectives with the Shreveport Police Sex Crimes Unit have added more charges to 43-year-old Cortez Lane. Lane, who is currently awaiting trial for molestation of a juvenile, is now facing an additional charge of second-degree rape for an unrelated matter.

On July 2, 2024, Shreveport Police Sex Crimes detectives submitted warrants to the Caddo Parish District Attorney's Office for a second-degree rape charge stemming from a case dating back to 2020. Lane will now face charges of second-degree rape in addition to molestation of a juvenile.

Chief Smith would like to extend his gratitude for the outstanding work of the Shreveport Police Sex Crimes detectives and their collaboration with the Caddo Parish District Attorney's Office. Through these critical partnerships, we can protect the most vulnerable among us.

If you, or someone you know have been a victim of a violent abuse or sexual assault, there are resources available to help.

The Caddo DA Victim Assistance Program- 318 226-5904

The Family Justice Center of Northwest Louisiana- 318 226-5015

Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence- Statewide Hotline  888-411-1333

For further information, please contact the Shreveport Police Department at 318-673-7300