Shreveport Police Arrest Registered Sex Offender for Rape of 16 Year-Old

SHREVEPORT, LA

Arrest Made in Rape Investigation

The Shreveport Police Department has arrested a registered sex offender following an investigation into the sexual assault of a minor.

On December 4, 2024, SPD Sex Crimes detectives were notified after a 16-year-old victim disclosed to her mother that she had been sexually assaulted. The suspect was identified as 60-year-old Black male Floyd Lee Cathron.

Detectives immediately scheduled a forensic interview for the victim at a local advocacy center. During the interview, the victim provided detailed information about the assault. A subsequent investigation revealed that Cathron is a current and active registered sex offender.

Based on the findings, a warrant for Second-Degree Rape was issued for Cathron’s arrest on December 4, 2024. The following day, on December 5, 2024, detectives successfully located and arrested Cathron.

This arrest highlights the exceptional work and dedication of SPD Sex Crimes detectives in ensuring justice for the victim and maintaining community safety.

Anyone with further information about this case or related incidents is encouraged to contact the Shreveport Police Department at (318) 673-7300.