Police looking for juvenile escapee in Calcasieu Parish

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is seeking public assistance in locating a juvenile offender who escaped custody while on a furlough in Calcasieu Parish.

At approximately 9:38 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, OJJ received notification that the 16-year-old’s ankle monitor had been tampered with. Following the incident, the OJJ immediately notified law enforcement.

The youth has been entered into the NCIC (National Crime Information Center) database, OJJ reports.

The escapee remains at large. The youth’s last known whereabouts were at the juvenile’s home in Calcasieu Parish on Nov. 22, according to OJJ.

Due to the confidential nature of juvenile records, the OJJ cannot release identifying information pertaining to youth. However, the OJJ has released full information to law enforcement to aid in apprehension.

Anyone with information regarding this individual’s whereabouts is urged to contact Louisiana State Police Trooper Jerry Williams at 225-202-5524 or Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice Chief of Operations Chad Wells at 225-572-7372.