Fugitive wanted for rape, sex trafficking may be in Hammond/New Orleans area

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — U.S. Marshals and the New Orleans District Attorney’s Office are asking for the public’s help to find 36-year-old Antonio Raemone Lewis Jr.

Lewis is a fugitive wanted in connection with the sex trafficking of a 16-year-old.

“Help us bring this fugitive in so that he can be held to account. Be held accountable. One thing I will tell you is predators keep on prey,” said New Orleans District Attorney Jason Williams.

Court documents show that Lewis, along with others, allegedly had sex with a teenage girl who he picked up outside of an area group home.

Williams says Lewis was last seen in Hammond and is on the move.

“He has been in the Kenner area. He has family in the Hammond area. They have been uncooperative. He’s a predator. New Orleans is a port city. We’re a destination city. It is a type of area where predators like to go to commit their crimes,” said Williams.

The most recent photo shows Lewis with long dreadlocks and wearing a camouflage jacket.

Police say Lewis may be searching for his next victim, and that they want him in custody.

“People who kidnap and traffic other human beings. They don’t do that just once. They don’t dabble in that. Science and the data and our experience in law enforcement suggest that he is up to the same thing that he’s always been [up to,]” said Williams.

Lewis is considered armed and dangerous.

If you encounter Lewis you are asked to call Crimestoppers at (985) 748-4152. The agency is offering a reward for a tip that leads to his arrest.

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