Alexandria, LA for release (4/8/25)
The Alexandria Police Department has arrested 25-year-old Christopher Braxton, a registered sex offender, in connection with an attempted kidnapping that occurred on April 7, 2025, in the West Sycamore area of Alexandria. Louisiana Probation and Parole officers, working in conjunction with APD, located and arrested Braxton earlier today without incident.
Braxton remains in custody as the investigation continues. He is being charged with one count of indecent behavior with a juvenile, one count of sexual battery, and one count of attempted simple kidnapping.
The Alexandria Police Department encourages anyone with additional information about this incident or any encounters with Braxton to come forward by calling (318) 441-6416 or reporting anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
This is currently an ongoing investigation.
If anyone has any information about this incident or any other type of crime in the Alexandria area, please contact the Alexandria Police Detective Division at the phone number (318) 441-6416 or APD Dispatch (318) 441-6559. You may also email information to detectives at: APDDetectives@cityofalex.com.
For a cash reward, call Crime Stoppers of CenLa at (318) 443-7867. The Crime Stoppers P3 Tipster App can also be downloaded to leave tips and get a claim number for a cash reward at www.p3tips.com/community/mobile.
