Ville Platte man arrested in connection with September rape

Sheriff: DNA sample links Ville Platte man to 2024 rape - American Press

A DNA sample has linked a 46-year-old Ville Platte to the 2024 rape of one of his family members, according to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office. Spokesperson Kayla Vincent said Special Victims Unit detectives were notified of a rape accusation on Sept. 4, 2024. During the investigation, detectives were told by the adult victim that she was raped by a family member — identified as Kenneth P. Pete. The woman was transported to a local hospita…

Ville Platte man arrested in connection with September rape

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KLFY) -- A Ville Platte man was arrested after being accused of rape in September, authorities said. Kenneth P. Pete, 46, of Ville Platte, is charged with third degree rape and crime against nature. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office said Special Victims Unit detectives received a report in reference to a rape on Sept. 4. Investigators said detectives were told by the adult victim that she was raped by a person identified a…

2 arrested in connection with Collins Lake shooting

Two people were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder around 2:30 a.m. Monday in Marysville in connection to the Collins Lake shooting Sunday.