Alexandria, La. (5/17/2026) — concern continues growing in Alexandria after a third arrest involving serious juvenile-related allegations surfaced this week.
According to the Rapides Parish Inmate Inquiry System, 30-year-old Raymond Deshunna Thomas Jr. was booked on May 14, 2026, at 4:18 p.m.
Thomas faces charges including second degree rape, indecent behavior with juveniles, contributing to the delinquency of juveniles, and false imprisonment. According to the Rapides Parish Inmate Inquiry System, his total bond was set at $5 million.
The arrest follows two other recent APD arrests involving similar allegations and multi-million-dollar bonds.
At this time, authorities have not publicly stated whether the cases are connected. However, the growing number of arrests and the lack of public communication have alarmed many residents.
UrbanCast previously contacted city officials and Michael Caffery, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Alexandria, requesting information regarding the earlier arrests. As of publication, no response has been received.
UrbanCast also notified every Alexandria City Council member regarding public concern surrounding the arrests and the continued silence from city leadership.
Those notified included Malcolm Larvadain, District 1; Gary Johnson, District 2; Cynthia Perry, District 3; Elizabeth Felter, District 4; Chuck Fowler, District 5; Jim Villard, At-Large; and Jules Green, At-Large.
As of publication, none of the council members listed above have publicly addressed the matter or responded to UrbanCast’s concerns.
Residents continue questioning why no public statement, advisory, or update has been issued despite multiple arrests involving allegations connected to juveniles and extremely high bond amounts.
Meanwhile, city officials have remained publicly silent.
All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Residents with relevant information should contact the Alexandria Police Department.
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