Special Victims Unit Detectives with the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office obtained an arrest warrant for Gage Michael Kittinger on Feb. 20 in connection with an alleged incident of domestic violence.
During the investigation, deputies learned Kittinger was at a residence near the victim’s home and had made several threats toward the victim, law enforcement, and himself.
Due to the seriousness of the threats and concern for the safety of everyone involved, a search warrant was obtained and the RPSO SWAT Team was activated to assist.
RPSO SWAT responded to the 1300 block of Vallery Lane in Pineville on Feb. 22 around 5:30 pm to execute the search and arrest warrant for Kittinger. RPSO SWAT and Negotiators implemented a coordinated and controlled response, utilizing communication and less-lethal resources to safely manage the situation. Over the course of approximately three hours, SWAT Negotiators and deputies worked to de-escalate the incident and take Kittinger into custody.
As a result of their efforts, Kittinger and an adult female exited the residence peacefully and were taken into custody without further incident. Kittinger was taken into custody on the warrants but was discovered to have injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident earlier in the weekend. Kitinger was treated at a local hospital and after receiving proper medical care, on February 24, 2026, he was booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center for one count of domestic abuse battery strangulation, resisting, and probation violation.
As their investigation continued, SVU Detectives were able to establish sufficient probable cause to obtain additional arrest warrants for one count of domestic abuse battery strangulation and one count of false imprisonment. Today, Kittinger was re-arrested and booked on those warrants.
Kittinger remains in jail at the time of this release, being held on a $151,000 bond.
SVU Detectives say this is still an active, ongoing investigation. The Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office remains committed to protecting victims of domestic violence and ensuring the safety of our community.
“The successful resolution of this situation reflects the professionalism, restraint, and commitment to public safety demonstrated by our SWAT Team, Negotiators and Patrol Deputies” said Sheriff Mark Wood.
“ALL PERSONS ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW OR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION.”
Arrestee: Gage Michael Kittinger, 27 96 Cedar Lane, Pineville, LA
Charges: 2 counts domestic abuse battery-strangulation False imprisonment Resisting an officer Probation Violation