Alexandria, LA — (6/21/2024) – In a significant development late Thursday evening, Rentis Austin, a 46-year-old resident of Alexandria, Louisiana, was apprehended and charged with multiple offenses, including two counts of second-degree murder. This information has been confirmed through the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office Inmate Inquiry System.
According to the official records, Austin was booked on June 20, 2024, at 10:18 PM. His charges include parole violations, probation violation, and two counts of second-degree murder. The total bond amount for Austin has been set at $2,000,000, with $1,000,000 allocated for each murder charge.
The circumstances leading to Austin’s arrest remain unclear, as the arresting agency has not been disclosed at this time. He is currently detained at the Rapides Parish Detention Center 1 as a parole violator, highlighting his prior criminal history.
Austin is listed as an Alexandria resident. Despite the severity of the charges, it is important to remember that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
As this story is still developing, further details are expected to emerge. Authorities have not yet released a booking photo of Austin, and additional information about the alleged offenses and the investigation is anticipated.
The Central Louisiana community is closely monitoring the situation, awaiting more information from law enforcement officials. The impact of these allegations is significant, and the legal process will play a pivotal role in resolving the case against Rentis Austin.
This article will be updated as new information becomes available.
