Rape Suspect Sought

On 07/19/2007 the Tulsa Police Lab received information of a CODIS (Combined DNA Information System) match of an individual arrested and convicted in Arkansas with a case in Tulsa.

The case in Tulsa was a first degree burglary/rape of a 14 YOA female in the apt. complex located at 2800 S 116 E.A. The offense occurred on 04/20/2005 at approximately 2:00 a.m. The 14 YOA victim was asleep in a downstairs bedroom while her parents were asleep upstairs. Entry was made through the kitchen window. Victim was awakened when she felt someone on top of her. The suspect covered her mouth with his hand and told her to be quiet. Suspect informed the victim he had a gun and would kill her if she screamed. Victim was then sexually assaulted. Suspect left through the front door.

As a result of the investigation the Tulsa Police Lab a DNA profile was entered into CODIS. The match resulted from a DNA profile submitted by Arkansas authorities on an individual that was arrested and convicted on a burglary charge in Washington County Arksansas earlier this year.

As a result of this match a warrant for 1 Degree Rape and 1 Degree Burglary (number CF2007-4960) was issued for Jamel Dejuan Garner, AKA Gardner. He is a B/M, 509, 142, dob 07/19/1987. Investigation revealed Garner was living in Tulsa at the time of the assault. Attached is a picture of Jamel Garner from Arkansas probation and parole office.

The Northern Oklahoma U.S. Marshall's Fugitive Task Force is currently looking for information on the whereabouts of Garner.