OPELOUSAS, La. ( KLFY ) — An Opelousas man has been arrested on rape and battery charges, authorities said.

Jakob Sedrick Oakley, 21, of Opleousas is charged with two counts of first degree rape and one count of aggravated battery in connection with an alleged incident in Lawtell.

On Oct. 2 deputies with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office received a call in the Lawtell area reporting that a female victim had been beaten and raped. Detectives met the victim at a local hospital and learned that the victim and suspect met in the Lafayette area.

Oakley is reported to have tied her up and drove into St. Landry Parish after having taken the victim’s phone. They ultimately ended up in the Lawtell area, when Oakley, now armed with a pistol, allegedly raped the victim, pistol-whipped her and shoved her into what was described as a “ravine,” officials said.

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Oakley was arrested Wednesday. His bond is set at $115,000.

Anyone with additional information about this crime is encouraged to call the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office at 337-948-6516. You may also call Crime Stoppers at 337-948-TIPS, download the P3 app on your mobile device or simply dial **TIPS on your mobile phone to tip. All calls are anonymous and you can earn a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.

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