One suspect arrested, three sought in connection with Gert Town gang rape case

Brian Beasley (via opcso.org)

One man has been arrested and three others — deemed armed and dangerous by police — are being sought in connection with the abduction and rape of a woman in the Gert Town area last week, authorities said.

The full news release by NOPD spokewoman Remi Braden (updated from the original at 12:44 a.m. Thursday) follows:

New Orleans Police arrested one local man tonight for the aggravated kidnapping and rape of a woman that happened in the 1300-block of South Gayoso Street last Thursday. They have also identified 3 other suspects in this case. These suspects are considered armed and dangerous, so no one should approach any of them. If any of these suspects is spotted, the NOPD asks the public to immediately call 9-1-1.

After receiving critical information from members of the community, detectives were able today to acquire warrants for the arrest of four local men in the attack. At around 5:30 tonight, 21-year-old Brian Beasley turned himself in to NOPD Headquarters. Beasley is charged with Armed Robbery, Aggravated Rape and Aggravated Kidnapping.

Beasley has 2 felony arrests and 3 misdemeanor arrests. He has been arrested for Possession of Narcotics, Resisting an Officer, Possession of Marijuana, municipal attachments and Criminal Trespassing.

Three other suspects wanted for this crime are:

• 21-year-old Jermaine Rumley, black male

: Rumley is a possible career criminal with 5 felony arrests and 9 misdemeanor arrests. He has been arrested for Illegal Use of a Weapon, Illegal Firearm during a Crime, Illegal Carrying of a Weapon, Possession of a Firearm with an Obliterated Serial Number, firearm additional penalties, Resisting/Obstructing an Officer, Possession of Marijuana (3 times), Narcotics, Flight from an Officer, Disturbing the Peace, Theft, attachments and warrants

• 19-year-old Darren Holmes, black male

: Holmes has 3 felony arrests and 13 midemeanor arrests. He has been arrested for Illegal Carrying a Weapon, Concealed Weapon, Resisting an Officer, Stalker, Violation of Protective Order, Flight from an Officer, Armed Robbery, Battery, Possession of Narcotics, Theft, Disturbing the Peace, Criminal Damage and Criminal Trespass.

• 17-year-old Glenn Elliott, black male

: Elliott is a possible career criminal and has 5 felony arrests and 2 misdemeanor arrests. Elliott has been arrested for Concealed Weapon, Firearm additional penalties, Possession of Narcotics and Possession of Stolen Property.

The victim was abducted in the 4100 block of Thalia (shown by the red marker) and taken to the 1300 block of South Gayoso, where she was raped, police said. (map via NOPD.com)

On Thursday, January 26, 2012, the victim was in the 4100 block of Thalia Street when she was kidnapped and ordered to go to the 1300 Block of South Gayoso Street. While in an abandoned residence, the victim was raped by multiple subjects.

“This is one of those times this department is counting on the people of New Orleans who know anything about this heinous crime to step up and work with our detectives so we can find these 3 suspects”, said Superintendent Ronal Serpas. “The information we’ve obtained so far has enabled us to put names on these alleged attackers, who have no right to be roaming the streets tonight with law abiding citizens. We are extremely grateful to those who have spoken up about this unconscionable crime”, Serpas said.

If you think you know the whereabouts of any of the three suspects above, please do not approach them yourself. Instead, call 9-1-1, or call Crime Stoppers at (504) 822-1111. You do not have to give your name, and if your tip helps lead to the arrest and eventual indictment of one of these suspects, you may be eligible for a cash reward.

Photos of the suspects will be released once acquired.