An Alexandria man is under arrest for allegedly kidnapping a 13-year-old in Acadia Parish and driving her to Lake Charles where he pressured her to have sex with other men for money.
The victim is thought to be a runaway and Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Chief Deputy Stitch Guillory said she first met 28-year-old Blake Jenkins online.
“It appears that they made a connection on social media, Jenkins went to her residence in Acadia parish, picked her up, and transported her to Lake Charles to one of the local casinos,” said Guillory.
Jenkins is facing kidnapping and human trafficking charges and sits in jail on a 140,000 dollar bond. Guillory said Jenkins also faces a charge of Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile.
“Jenkins and the juvenile had had sexual intercourse and upon being questioned by our investigators he admitted to it and was placed under arrest,” said Guillory.
Guillory said the victim was pressured by Jenkins into having sex with other men at a gas stop, and later in Lake Charles under the pretense of earning gas money.
“Jenkins had encouraged the 13-year-old juvenile to have sex with other men at the casino while he left and went to work,” said Guillory.
It is not known if the victim approached anyone with that offer at this time. The victim was recovered by Louisiana State Police Gaming Enforcement.
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