Franklinton Man Charged With Rape of Juvenile

After an investigation by the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office detective division, a Franklinton

man was arrested on December 26, 2019 for two counts of forcible rape of a juvenile. Jessie Holden Rupe, 21, a resident of Tanglewood Drive in Franklinton, is being held in the Washington Parish Jail with his bond set at $150,250.

“Sexual crimes committed on juveniles by adults are reprehensible,” stated Sheriff Randy Seal. “Our detective division did an excellent job investigating these disgusting crimes and making an arrest. It pleases me to view out jail roster and see that adult males who sexually prey on juveniles are locked up. Parents and guardians, closely supervise juveniles in your care and quickly report any suspicious activity to the Sheriff’s Office. We are on duty for you twenty-four hours per day and will respond when you need us.”