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A Caddo man has been arrested by the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office for breaking into a woman's home and sexually assaulting her, according to Sheriff Henry Whitehorn Sr.

On April  30 at 1:44 PM, patrol deputies were dispatched to the 9800 block of Lake Lane in Bethany, Louisiana, after receiving reports of a man attempting to break into a residence while the female homeowner was on the phone with 911. The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Joshlyn S. Hawkins, was able to force his way into the home. He then threw the woman to the ground and began to assault her sexually. Upon arriving at the residence, deputies heard loud yelling and screaming inside the house. They quickly entered the residence and were able to place Hawkins into custody without incident. The whole incident was recorded through the 911 call.

After the detectives read Hawkins his Miranda rights, he admitted to breaking into the victim's home and sexually assaulting her. After his interview, he was arrested and transported to the Caddo Correctional Center, where he was booked on one count of first-degree rape, one count of home invasion, and a probation fugitive warrant.

The victim was taken to Willis Knighton South for treatment of her injuries by Caddo Parish Fire District 3.

For questions regarding this press release, please contact Breck Scott