Shreveport Man Arrested for Felony Sexual Battery of a Juvenile

Shreveport Police Department has arrested a man in connection with a sex crimes investigation involving a juvenile victim.

The investigation began after an incident involving a manager and an employee that occurred in Bossier City. During the investigation, Detectives conducted a Gingerbread House forensic interview, during which the victim gave Detectives details of the assault. Investigators also found messages that were indecent and relevant to the investigation.

Earlier this week, an arrest warrant was signed for 32 year-old Melvin Blake, and he was taken into custody.

Blake has been charged with one count of Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile and Felony Sexual Battery.

The Bossier City Police Department was told about admissions made by the Blake during the investigation, and additional charges are expected to be filed in Bossier City.

From SPD:

"The Shreveport Police Department would like to extend special thanks to the OSI Street Level Interdiction Unit for their assistance in this investigation.

Anyone with additional information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Shreveport Police Department."