NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD has obtained an arrest warrant for 36-year-old Ryan Scott Rodgers, who is accused of having inappropriate sexual behavior with two teen males. Most of the incidents are reported to have occurred at Rodgers’ residence located at 1740 Baronne Street, Apartment 231.

Rodgers is accused of touching the two teenage boys inappropriately while they were sleeping. Both victims told detectives that they were awakened by Rogers fondling them. The victims told Detective Stephanie Taillon that Rodgers sexually abused them for over a year.

During the course of the investigation, Detective Taillon learned that Rodgers would buy the male victims underwear and make them pose in front of him. Rodgers is a youth minister at several local churches in Orleans, Jefferson and Plaquemines Parishes.

Detectives believe Rodgers sexually assaulted other victims during this same time period. The NOPD is urging any other victims to please come forward and contact Special Victims Unit Detective Stephanie Taillon at 504-658-5753.

Once apprehended, Rodgers will be booked with Sexual Battery and seven counts of Indecent Behavior with Juveniles.

The Baronne Street address is Rogers last known residence.

Photographs of Rogers are below.



The investigation is on-going.

Citizens with information that can help solve these crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP. You could receive a cash reward of up to $2,500 for the information leading only to the arrest, except on homicides, where Crimestoppers will pay half of the reward upon the arrest and half on the indictment of the responsible person(s). You do not have to give your name nor testify to receive the reward but you must contact Crimestoppers directly with your information. Citizens can also submit an anonymous tip online to Crimestoppers at www.crimestoppersgno.org

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Officer Frank B. Robertson, III