RAPIDES PARISH, La. (UrbanCast: 11/11/2026) — Rapides Parish sheriff’s detectives arrested three men in an investigation involving alleged sexual crimes against juveniles.
The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office said detectives opened the investigation October 12, after receiving multiple reports. Investigators also examined allegations involving child sexual abuse material.
With help from the Children’s Advocacy Center and Louisiana State Police investigators, detectives developed probable cause for the arrests, according to RPSO.
Thomas Charles Russ, 41, of Deville, was arrested October 14. Authorities charged him with carnal knowledge of a juvenile and indecent behavior with juveniles. His bond is $500,000.
Gregory Scott Hardie Jr., 40, of Pineville, was arrested October 20. He faces charges of indecent behavior with juveniles and possessing child sexual abuse material. His bond is $300,000.
Kenneth Paul Ebey, 39, of Alexandria, was arrested October 29. Authorities charged him with carnal knowledge of a juvenile, indecent behavior with juveniles, and producing child sexual abuse material. His bond is $450,000.
All three men remained in the Rapides Parish Detention Center when RPSO issued its release. The sheriff’s office said the investigation remains active and more arrests may follow.
The charges are allegations. The arrests do not establish guilt, and each defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Anyone with information about the investigation can contact Detective Joseph Spence at 318-473-6727. People may also call RPSO dispatch at 318-473-6700 or Crime Stoppers at 318-443-7867.
RPSO thanked the Children’s Advocacy Center and Louisiana State Police District 3 Special Victims Group for assisting with the investigation.
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