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Multiple Arrests in Shreveport Sex Crimes Investigation

9/26/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Shreveport Police issued a Sept. 2 arrest warrant for 19-year-old Kayden Mitte in a sexual assault case involving a 14-year-old.
On Sept. 24, the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office arrested 43-year-old Boris Braggs on multiple sex-trafficking charges involving a minor.
Waskom Police arrested 34-year-old Xavier La’Ron Cooks for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman; she escaped and reported the incident.

History

Historical Context

The Protect Act, passed by the U.S. Congress in 2003, aimed to combat child exploitation and sex trafficking, empowering agencies like the FBI to enhance enforcement. Despite these efforts, challenges persist, as evidenced by recent arrests in Shreveport and Ouachita Parish, highlighting ongoing issues of sexual violence and trafficking, particularly involving minors, in the United States.

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Story summary

Shreveport Police issued a Sept. 2 arrest warrant for 19-year-old Kayden Mitte in a sexual assault case involving a 14-year-old.
On Sept. 24, the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office arrested 43-year-old Boris Braggs on multiple sex-trafficking charges involving a minor.
Waskom Police arrested 34-year-old Xavier La’Ron Cooks for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman; she escaped and reported the incident.

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