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November 5, 2010 New Orleans Police Department-Public Information Office Suspect Arrested For Simple Rape New Orleans, The New Orleans Police Department arrested 46-year-old Steven Rehage for Simple Rape. The offense occurred June 21, 2010, at approximately 10:00 p.m., in the 1100 block of City Park Avenue. According to investigators, the victim met the suspect at a restaurant for dinner and engaged in conversation and consumed alcoholic beverages with the suspect. They later relocated to another location where they continued to consume alcoholic beverages and where the victim believes she blacked out. She further stated that when she had her next recollection the suspect had sexually assaulted her. Arrested: 46-year-old Steven Rehage. Arrested for: Simple Rape. Steven Rehage turned himself in to authorities early this morning at Police Headquarters and was booked accordingly. The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas, is engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to policing to ensure that New Orleans is a safer place. The entire police force, which currently employs 1,735 officers and support staff, is committed to accountability, transparency, integrity and collaboration to provide professional quality care and service to New Orleanians and New Orleans’ visitors. Anyone who has crime to report should call CRIMESTOPPERS at 822-1111, toll-free 1-877-903-STOP (7867) any time. To learn more about the NOPD and our services, visit http://www.cityofno.com/portals/portal50/portal.aspx and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php? Officer Janssen Valencia