Men arrested for sexual conduct with juveniles in Rapides Parish

RAPIDES PARISH, La. (KALB) - Three Cenla men have been arrested following multiple reports of criminal sexual conduct involving juveniles, according to the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office.

• Thomas Charles Russ, 41, of Deville, was charged with carnal knowledge of a juvenile -felony and indecent behavior with juveniles - felony. Bond was set at $500,000.
• Gregory Scott Hardie, Jr., 40, of Pineville, was charged with indecent behavior with juveniles - felony and possession of child sexual abuse materials - felony. Bond was set at $300,000.
• Kenneth Paul Ebey, 39, of Alexandria, was charged with carnal knowledge of a juvenile - felony, indecent behavior with juveniles -felony and producing child sexual abuse materials - felony. Bond was set at $450,000.

RPSO said the investigation is still active and ongoing. More arrests are possible. If you have any information on this investigation, you are asked to contact Detective Joseph Spence, Criminal Investigation Division-Main Office at 318-473-6727, RPSO Main Office Dispatch at 318-473-6700 or Crime Stoppers at 318-443-7867.

The Children’s Advocacy Network and Louisiana State Police District 3 Special Victims Group assisted.

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