Authorities search for runaway teen

Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office is actively searching for a 15-year-old runaway, Jacquasha Carter, who left her residence in Prairieville on May 23, according to Major Kevin Hanna.

Carter's family is originally from New Orleans and she is believed to possibly be in the New Orleans area at this time. The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office has arrested Carter in the past as a runaway. She is 5 foot, one inches, 120 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. She was last seen wearing red shorts with a black Nike jacket. No foul play is suspected at this time.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Carter is urged to contact the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office at 225-621-INFO (4636) or by texting 847411 to our anonymous tip line from any cellular device or Crime Stoppers at 225-344-STOP (7867). To be eligible for a cash reward, you must contact Crime Stoppers immediately.