Dangerous Sex Trafficking Fugitive on the Run in Louisiana

(KPEL News)-The U.S. Marshals Office and the Tangipahoa Sheriff's Office are asking for the public's assistance in locating a fugitive sex trafficking suspect who is considered armed and dangerous after evading authorities in South Louisiana.

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Antonio Raemone Lewis Jr., 36, is a wanted man in Fort Wayne, Indiana for Rape by Force and Promotion of Child Sexual Trafficking.

Authorities believe he is in the Hammond area after fleeing Fort Wayne sometime in December, most likely with his wife and family members.

The U.S. Marshals Office believes he has cut his hair and is traveling with his wife, mother, and father.

According to FOX 8, investigators discovered Lewis has been living in Hammond and working for a fast food chain and as a delivery driver for another major chain.

Authorities attempted to arrest Lewis at a residence on Hinson Road when he escaped. Crimestoppers says he has 'several personal ties' to multiple cities in Tangipahoa Parish who they believe helped him escape.

A Crimestoppers spokesperson said that Lewis has a prior federal firearms conviction and should be considered armed and dangerous.

They are offering a reward for any information that leads to his arrest.

To anonymously submit a tip to Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa Parish, you can call 1-800-554-5245 (JAIL), submit a tip online at www.tangicrimestoppers.com, or use the P3Tips app.

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