Lake Charles Man Arrested by Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office for 1st Degree Rape and Other Charges Involving a Juvenile
Lake Charles Man Arrested by Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office for 1st Degree Rape and Other Charges Involving a Juvenile
Lake Charles – On July 10 Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies received a complaint in reference to indecent behavior with a 9 year old girl. The investigation revealed between the dates of June 17-22 and July 1-7, Khalil D. Tyler, 23, 1709 Bryant Court, Lake Charles, had inappropriate sexual contact with the girl on numerous occasions. Tyler confirmed the allegations.
Tyler was booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center on July 18 and charged with 3 counts of 1st degree rape; 2 counts of attempted 1st degree rape; 3 counts of sexual battery; and 7 counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile.
Judge Michael Canaday set his bond at $1,850,000.
CPSO Detective Melanie Veillon is the lead investigator on this case.
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