Three Teens Charged with First-Degree Rape in Pineville

Authorities say the investigation began after a rape allegation was reported to the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 11:04pm

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Three 17-year-olds, Ayden Henagan, Gabriel Jeansonne, and Brayden Williams, have been arrested and charged with first-degree rape in Pineville, Louisiana. The investigation began after the Pineville Police Department received a rape allegation from the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office. Henagan and Williams each had a bond set at $100,000, while bond information for Jeansonne was not immediately available.

Why it matters

Rape allegations are taken extremely seriously by law enforcement, and the charges of first-degree rape indicate the severity of the alleged crimes. The investigation is ongoing, and the community will be closely watching to see how the case proceeds through the judicial system.

The details

Following the investigation, the Pineville Police Department arrested the three 17-year-old suspects - Ayden Henagan, Gabriel Jeansonne, and Brayden Williams. All three were booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center. Henagan and Williams each had bond set at $100,000, while bond information for Jeansonne was not immediately available.

  • The investigation began on April 13, 2026, after the Pineville Police Department was contacted by the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office regarding a rape allegation.

The players

Ayden Henagan

One of the three 17-year-old suspects charged with first-degree rape in Pineville, Louisiana.

Gabriel Jeansonne

One of the three 17-year-old suspects charged with first-degree rape in Pineville, Louisiana.

Brayden Williams

One of the three 17-year-old suspects charged with first-degree rape in Pineville, Louisiana.

Pineville Police Department

The law enforcement agency that conducted the investigation and made the arrests.

Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office

The agency that initially received the rape allegation and contacted the Pineville Police Department.

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What’s next

The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not released additional details about the case. The three suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The takeaway

This case highlights the serious nature of rape allegations and the importance of a thorough investigation to ensure justice is served. The community will be closely watching to see how the case proceeds through the judicial system.