Amite police officer charged in connection with kidnapping, rape of two women

Tangipahoa Parish investigators have charged an Amite City Police Department officer for his alleged role in the kidnapping and rape of two women.Watch reportDeputies with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office arrested 25-year-old Grant Carruth Tuesday morning. He faces second-degree kidnapping and rape charges, among others."These allegations are serious violent offenses and through the efforts of our investigation we were able to quickly apprehend the suspect," Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards said.According to the TPSO, deputies were alerted over the past month that two women had been victims of kidnapping and sexual assault. Investigators identified Carruth as the suspect in both cases that happened on Aug. 11 and Sept. 20.Investigators said that Carruth approached the victims and identified himself as a narcotics officer. He reportedly placed them in handcuffs and told them they were being arrested."The victims were transported to undisclosed locations within Tangipahoa Parish where they were forced to perform sexual acts against their will," the TPSO said. "In both cases, the alleged suspect would then drive the victims to other locations where they were released and subsequently contacted the Sheriff's Office."Carruth is a police officer with the Amite City Police Department, officials said. He was hired in 2012. On Tuesday, he was suspended without pay.According to the information provided, during the second incident Carruth's aggressive behavior progressed and became "more violent" toward the woman.Carruth is now being held at the Tangipahoa Parish Prison. Bond amount was not provided.Anyone with more information on Carruth or the incidents should contact the detective's office at 985-634-9181. 13484466

Tangipahoa Parish investigators have charged an Amite City Police Department officer for his alleged role in the kidnapping and rape of two women.

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Deputies with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office arrested 25-year-old Grant Carruth Tuesday morning. He faces second-degree kidnapping and rape charges, among others.

"These allegations are serious violent offenses and through the efforts of our investigation we were able to quickly apprehend the suspect," Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards said.

According to the TPSO, deputies were alerted over the past month that two women had been victims of kidnapping and sexual assault. Investigators identified Carruth as the suspect in both cases that happened on Aug. 11 and Sept. 20.

Investigators said that Carruth approached the victims and identified himself as a narcotics officer. He reportedly placed them in handcuffs and told them they were being arrested.

"The victims were transported to undisclosed locations within Tangipahoa Parish where they were forced to perform sexual acts against their will," the TPSO said. "In both cases, the alleged suspect would then drive the victims to other locations where they were released and subsequently contacted the Sheriff's Office."

Carruth is a police officer with the Amite City Police Department, officials said. He was hired in 2012. On Tuesday, he was suspended without pay.

According to the information provided, during the second incident Carruth's aggressive behavior progressed and became "more violent" toward the woman.

Carruth is now being held at the Tangipahoa Parish Prison. Bond amount was not provided.

Anyone with more information on Carruth or the incidents should contact the detective's office at 985-634-9181.