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• Ponchatoula man arrested for child pornography, possession of narcotics Play Video

  May 7, 2025 5:14 PM

  PONCHATOULA - A man was arrested for uploading child pornography, as well as having narcotics and firearms. Tangipahoa Parish deputies say 41-year-old Christopher Parker shared videos of child sexual abuse on a chat app. Detectives determined Parker was the source, they obtained a warrant and searched his residence. ... more »

• Lobbyist sentenced to 5 years in prison, fined $5K after pleading guilty to child porn charges Play Video

  April 30, 2025 4:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A federal judge has sentenced a longtime lawyer and lobbyist to five years in prison after he pleaded guilty to possessing more than 550 images of child pornography. James Burland, 70, must also pay $5,000 under the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act and register as... more »

• Amite man accused of uploading child porn now faces additional charges Play Video

  April 21, 2025 4:22 PM

  AMITE — An Amite man arrested for allegedly uploading child pornography to social media is now being charged with nearly 30 more counts of child porn, as well as sexual abuse of animals charges, deputies said Monday. Dustin Stevenson, 28, was arrested on April 7 on five counts of... more »

• Man jailed for kidnapping of child arrested again after officers find alleged child porn on phone Play Video

  April 10, 2025 1:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man who was arrested for allegedly kidnapping a child was arrested again after troopers said they found pornographic photos of a child on his phone. According to an arrest warrant, 48-year-old Christopher North was arrested March 15 when he was found with a missing 11-year-old... more »

• Woman pleads guilty to allowing self-described pedophile to take pornographic pictures of child

  April 7, 2025 5:44 PM

  GONZALES — A Gonzales woman pleaded guilty Monday to child pornography charges after arranging for a juvenile to be photographed by a self-described pedophile in 2020. Hannah Kinchen, 40, arranged to have the photos taken for the minor victim’s modeling career between July and October 2020. According to federal... more »

• Man accused of having 400 pieces of child pornography arrested by deputies Play Video

  March 18, 2025 1:09 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — A man accused of nearly 400 counts of possession of child pornography was arrested, deputies said Tuesday. Eduardo Edenilson Cuatro Pineda, 32, was arrested after deputies found 399 pieces of child sexual abuse material along with a stolen gun. Livingston Parish deputies were first tipped... more »

• LSU student accused of uploading child pornography while connected to university network arrested Play Video

  March 6, 2025 2:51 PM

  BATON ROUGE — An LSU student accused of uploading child pornography while connected to a university network was arrested. Amari West, 18, was arrested Wednesday by East Baton Rouge Parish deputies following a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that reported videos of child pornography... more »

• Police investigating after mother claims her child was forced to clean up her own feces at school Play Video

  February 19, 2025 3:00 PM

  ZACHARY - Police are investigating an incident at Rollins Place Elementary School where a teacher allegedly made a six-year-old child clean up her own feces. The Zachary Police Department said they are investigating the incident, but did not disclose if any possible criminal charges will result from the investigation.... more »

• Woman accused of involving a child in theft of Zachary business wanted by police Play Video

  February 17, 2025 12:43 PM

  ZACHARY — A woman seen on surveillance cameras stealing from a Zachary restaurant is wanted by police. Police said the woman involved a juvenile in stealing from the business. She is wanted on theft and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile. Anyone with information on this... more »

• Man sent father child porn while in jail; father said 'keep them coming'

  February 7, 2025 11:10 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A father-son duo was sentenced to federal prison after sending each other child porn; the son did so while in jail for a prior offense. Bobby Wall Jr., 46, of Parchman, Mississippi, admitted during the trial that he used Facebook Messenger to send his father, Bobby... more »

• Baton Rouge man arrested on eight counts of child pornography in St. James Parish

  January 17, 2025 1:24 PM

  CONVENT — A Baton Rouge man accused of child pornography charges was arrested in St. James Parish. Jacob Maxwell Etue, 27, was arrested Thursday for eight counts of pornography involving a juvenile. According to deputies, this is his second arrest. Etue was arrested after an investigation into allegations... more »

• Lawyer, lobbyist who pleaded guilty to possessing child porn indefinitely suspended by state Supreme Court Play Video

  January 14, 2025 2:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The state's highest court on Tuesday imposed an indefinite suspension on longtime lawyer and lobbyist James Burland, who pleaded guilty last month in a child pornography case. The Louisiana Supreme Court, considering a petition by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, said the lawyer's suspension would be... more »

• Independence man accused of child porn, arrested after sheriff's office investigation Play Video

  January 13, 2025 4:22 PM

  HAMMOND — In its first arrest of 2025, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office's Internet Crimes Against Children unit arrested an Independence man accused of child pornography, deputies said Monday. Tyron Francois, 21, was booked over the weekend after an investigation that began in November. Deputies said that child porn... more »

• Livingston deputies arrest 10 men, accuse them of seeking underage children on social media Play Video

  December 12, 2024 11:54 AM

  LIVINGSTON — The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said Thursday it had arrested 10 men and accused them of indecent behavior, saying they were "seeking out underage children" using social media. Livingston Parish deputies arrested the men, who were from multiple parishes, after a November investigation in collaboration with the... more »

• Tangipahoa Parish deputies arrest two men accused of computer-aided solicitation of minor Play Video

  December 6, 2024 3:05 PM

  HAMMOND — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office arrested two people for computer-aided solicitation of minors and indecent behavior with a juvenile earlier this week, including a convicted sex offender from Lafayette. Oran Joseph Thomas, 45, and Joshua Landry, 35, were both arrested by deputies in Tangipahoa Parish. Thomas,... more »

• BRPD: Siblings of eight-year-old killed in drive-by shooting expected to recover Play Video

  December 2, 2024 3:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The two siblings of an 8-year-old boy who was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting last week are expected to recover from their injuries from the shooting after being hospitalized, Baton Rouge Police said Monday. According to Baton Rouge Police, the shooting happened around 2:20... more »

• 4 men from 4 parishes accused of soliciting sex from a minor arrested by state, parish authorities

  November 22, 2024 3:30 PM

  HAMMOND — Four people from multiple parishes were arrested for soliciting sex from a minor, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office said Friday. Nicholas Hines, 43 of Walker, Michael Vicknair, 32 of Gonzales, Robert Trahan, 33 of Ponchatoula, and John Gros Sr., 60 of Mt. Hermon, are all accused of... more »

• Former volunteer coach previously arrested for child porn, molestation now accused of domestic abuse Play Video

  November 22, 2024 3:15 PM

  BRUSLY — A former volunteer coach at Christian Academy of Louisiana previously arrested on child porn and molestation charges was arrested a third time, this time accused of domestic abuse battery. Dennis Kennamer, 39, was arrested by Brusly Police on Thursday for domestic abuse battery with strangulation. In... more »

• Longtime lawyer, former lobbyist accused of possessing child porn after April raid in Spanish Town Play Video

  November 1, 2024 3:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Federal prosecutors this week filed a bill of information against a longtime lawyer and lobbyist, alleging agents found pornographic material involving children during a raid at a home in Spanish Town last April. James S. Burland, 69, formerly lobbied lawmakers for the Louisiana Association of Business... more »

• Gonzales man accused of raping, molesting teenage girl for five years arrested Play Video

  October 30, 2024 12:05 PM

  GONZALES — A Gonzales man was arrested for raping and molesting a teenage girl for at least half a decade. Adam Howell Sr., 38, was arrested by Ascension Parish deputies on Tuesday. Deputies said that a 14-year-old girl told them that she was sexually abused by Howell for... more »

• Denham Springs man pleads guilty in federal court to distributing child porn

  October 23, 2024 12:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Denham Springs man pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday to distributing child pornography. Barry Paul Vining, 56, pleaded guilty to uploading two images of child porn to an online file-sharing service in November 2022. Vining also had multiple pictures and videos of child pornography in... more »

• Five men accused of soliciting minors arrested by AG's office, Livingston, Tangipahoa deputies Play Video

  October 16, 2024 11:36 AM

  LIVINGSTON — Five men — including two from Tangipahoa and Livingston parishes — accused of "preying on naïve and innocent juvenile" social media users were arrested, deputies said Wednesday. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force worked with the Attorney General's Office, deputies in Tangipahoa... more »

• Franklin Police searching for accused child rapist

  October 14, 2024 5:17 PM

  FRANKLIN — An accused child rapist is wanted by Franklin Police. Alonzo Alexander Jr. is wanted for first-degree rape of a 12-year-old girl, Franklin Police said. If anyone has information on the whereabouts of Alexander, Chief Cedric Handy asked they contact the Franklin Police Department at (337) 828-1716.... more »

• 10-year-old girl from Webster Parish found safe

  October 8, 2024 11:33 AM

  DUBBERLY - A 10-year-old girl reported missing Tuesday morning was found safe. Peyton Rose Saintignan, 10, was last seen Monday night. Louisiana State Police received a request for an alert at 9 a.m. Tuesday. She was last seen at her home on Magnolia Road in Dubberly and was discovered... more »

• Locations around the state participating in National Seat Check on Saturday Play Video

  September 19, 2024 5:52 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Parents and caregivers can get their child safety seats installed by experts for free this Saturday to round off Child Passenger Safety week. Nine locations around the state will participate in National Seat Check Saturday, recognized by the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission and the Louisiana Passenger... more »

• Denham Springs man previously arrested for child pornography charged with 10 additional counts

  September 16, 2024 12:52 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Livingston Parish deputies on Monday charged a man previously arrested for multiple child pornography charges with additional child porn charges, as well as solicitation and indecent behavior. Everett Walker, 25, was charged with 10 additional child pornography charges, as well as one count each of indecent... more »

• Baton Rouge man sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to child porn charges

  September 5, 2024 1:42 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A federal judge Thursday sentenced a Baton Rouge man to nearly 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of child porn. Michael Becnel, 56, was sentenced to 116 months in prison following his conviction for possessing obscene visual representations of the sexual abuse of... more »

• Mother arrested for child desertion after son wandered out of house, was struck by car

  September 5, 2024 9:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Officers arrested the mother of a 4-year-old child after he was taken to the hospital with multiple injuries from being hit by a car. Shannon Moore was arrested Wednesday for child desertion and improper supervision of a minor. She told the Baton Rouge Police Department her... more »

• Indiana woman accused of indecent behavior with, solicitation of 12-year-old arrested in Livingston Play Video

  September 4, 2024 5:26 PM

  LIVINGSTON — A Fort Wayne, Indiana, woman accused of soliciting a 12-year-old boy was arrested in Livingston Parish. Zoe Anderson, 21, was arrested on Aug. 24 on charges of indecent behavior with juveniles and computer-aided solicitation of a minor. Deputies with Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office's Internet Crimes Against... more »

• 11-year-old boy accused of fatal shooting of mother, grandfather is youngest defendant DA has prosecuted Play Video

  September 3, 2024 4:20 PM

  MINDEN – An 11-year-old boy accused of killing his mother and grandfather in Minden, about 25 miles from Shreveport, on Sunday is the youngest defendant Webster District Attorney Schuyler Marvin's office has ever prosecuted. Through an arrangement reached years ago, the prosecution of the child will go through Minden... more »

• Brusly postpones town committee meeting following news of fatal shooting of councilman's 4-year-old son Play Video

  September 3, 2024 12:45 PM

  BRUSLY — The Town of Brusly has rescheduled its committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday night to Monday evening after news of a councilman's 4-year-old son fatally shooting himself rocked the small town over the weekend. The boy, Hudson Tassin, died after he found a gun in his father's truck... more »

• Woman faces first-degree murder charge after infant dies from injuries consistent with shaken baby syndrome

  August 30, 2024 5:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A grand jury has indicted a woman in the death of her 5-month-old son. Investigators said the child's injuries were consistent with shaken baby syndrome and that the woman's version of events didn't match the infant's injuries. Shalyn Ewing, 31, was indicted on first-degree murder on... more »

• Former volunteer coach previously accused of molestation arrested again on 15 child porn charges

  August 30, 2024 3:46 PM

  BRUSLY — A former volunteer coach at Christian Academy of Louisiana previously accused of child molestation and other sex crimes was arrested again, this time on child pornography charges, officials said. Dennis Kennamer, 39, was arrested Thursday by Brusly Police on 15 counts of child pornography. Kennamer was booked... more »

• Loranger man arrested for possession, distribution of child pornography

  August 29, 2024 3:50 PM

  LORANGER - A Loranger man was arrested Thursday for possession and distribution of child pornography, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. Marvin Cutrer Jr., 35, was arrested for fifteen counts of possession of pornography involving juveniles under the age of 13 and five counts of distribution of pornography... more »

• Federal Homeland Security agents arrest New Orleans teacher in sex trafficking investigation

  August 19, 2024 2:27 PM

  NEW ORLEANS— Federal agents arrested a New Orleans area teacher who is accused of convincing a child from Mississippi to travel to Louisiana for commercial sex. Homeland Security Investigations and U.S. Marshals took 36-year-old Aaron Johnson into custody Thursday. Agents say Johnson's arrest was in connection to a child... more »

• LPSO: Denham Springs man allegedly solicited child porn from 20 children across multiple states Play Video

  August 15, 2024 3:40 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Deputies discovered a total of 20 juvenile victims of an 18-year-old allegedly soliciting child pornography across multiple states, according to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office. LPSO says Glenn Walter, 18, of Denham Springs was initially arrested in April on several counts of computer aided solicitation of... more »

• Missing 8-year-old twins found in St. Tammany Parish, mother arrested as fugitive

  August 2, 2024 6:31 AM

  NEW ORLEANS— The search for twin 8-year-old girls who were reported missing by Louisiana State Police has come to an end after they were found safe in St. Tammany Parish and their mother was arrested as a fugitive on Friday. Troopers said Alessandra Leonor Bruno and her sister Sofia... more »

• Port Allen man arrested on 450 counts of child pornography, bond set for $1 million

  July 25, 2024 4:51 PM

  PORT ALLEN - A Port Allen man was arrested Friday on 450 counts of child pornography, according to the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office. Calvin Collins, 37, was apprehended on an active warrant obtained by the Louisiana Office of the Attorney General Cyber Crime Unit. Collins' bond is... more »

• More victims found after Denham Springs man arrested for child porn, received additional charges Play Video

  July 25, 2024 4:23 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - Deputies uncovered new information on a man arrested back in December 2023 for possession of child pornography, leading to more charges. Damien Gilpin, who was arrested back in December 2023 and received more charges in May from the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office, was booked with additional... more »

• Denham Springs man arrested on charges of child porn, failing to report as a sex offender

  July 19, 2024 2:09 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Livingston Parish deputies arrested a Denham Springs man for child pornography and failing to report as a sex offender, a spokesperson said Friday. Everett Walker, 25, was booked into the Livingston Parish Detention Center on eight counts of pornography involving a juvenile, seven counts of failing... more »

• Former LSU employee enters guilty plea for reduced charges in child porn case; faces 7 years in prison

  July 18, 2024 1:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A former LSU Foundation staff member pleaded guilty to reduced charges Thursday to avoid trial for child pornography charges he was arrested for in 2022 after he posed as a 17-year-old girl, court records show. Chase Kojis, 40, pleaded guilty to one count each of pornography... more »

• Gonzales man arrested by State Police, FBI on child porn charges

  July 18, 2024 10:55 AM

  GONZALES — Louisiana State Police arrested a 48-year-old Gonzales man for possession of child pornography, the agency said Thursday. Benton Bateman was booked on five counts of possession of child pornography after a search warrant was conducted by troopers and the FBI on Tuesday. Bateman was booked into the... more »

• Man pleads guilty after police found evidence of child porn in Bayou L'Ourse home; faces 13 years

  July 17, 2024 4:10 PM

  BAYOU L'OURSE — A man pleaded guilty to child porn that police connected to his Bayou L'Ourse house, the 23rd District Attorney's office said. Luke Legnon, 44, pleaded guilty on Monday to possession of pornography involving juveniles. Legnon's guilty plea came as a result of a plea agreement... more »

• Zachary man arrested for possession of child porn, deepfaked images 'indistinguishable' from child porn

  July 15, 2024 5:33 PM

  ZACHARY — A Zachary man was arrested over the weekend on 50 counts of child pornography, including deepfaked images of children created using artificial intelligence to create images "that appear indistinguishable from real child pornography," Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrest records show. Matthew Duncan, 41, was arrested Saturday for... more »

• Toddler injured, two arrested on DWI charges after crash in West Feliciana Parish

  July 15, 2024 2:28 PM

  ST. FRANCISVILLE — State Police said Monday that they arrested two Baton Rouge drivers in West Feliciana Parish for drunken driving after a two-vehicle crash left a toddler injured. Zaria Brown, 23, and Walter Lopez, 29, were both arrested Sunday night for driving while intoxicated and vehicular negligent injury.... more »

• His brother was found dead, his mother was arrested, then this baby was found crawling by a highway Play Video

  July 11, 2024 8:50 AM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Louisiana sheriff says a 1-year-old “miracle baby” survived two days of sometimes stormy weather before a truck driver spotted him crawling along a roadside the day after his 4-year-old brother was found dead and his mother was arrested in Mississippi. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Gary... more »

• State's child neglect hotline temporarily offline, asks people to call law enforcement in emergencies

  July 9, 2024 5:25 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Department of Child and Family Services' Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline went offline on Tuesday. "We are experiencing technical difficulties," DCFS' website reads. Officials at DCFS say there is a team working to get the Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline back online, but people... more »

• Deputies recover 4-year-old's body from water behind Vinton Welcome Center; mother arrested Play Video

  July 9, 2024 2:12 PM

  VINTON — Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's deputies recovered the body of a 4-year-old in the water behind a welcome center on I-10 near the Texas border and arrested the boy's mother for failing to report the missing child, KATC reports. Deputies say someone found the body floating in the water... more »

• Baton Rouge Police searching for man wanted on domestic abuse, child endangerment charges Play Video

  July 5, 2024 2:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police are searching for a man wanted for domestic battery and child endangerment, among other charges. Arfaytren Henry, 24, is wanted for two counts of battery of a dating partner, and one count each of aggravated assault with a firearm, battery of a dating... more »

• Houma man arrested on drug, child rape charges after raid yields $46,000 in marijuana

  July 3, 2024 5:14 PM

  HOUMA — A Houma man was arrested on drug and rape charges after two narcotic raids, Louisiana State Police said. Javonne Amacker, 29, was initially arrested Monday on possession with the intent to distribute, among other charges, LSP said. Amacker was additionally charged with third-degree rape and indecent behavior... more »

• Baton Rouge Realtor arrested on 100 counts of child porn, two counts of animal sexual abuse Play Video

  July 3, 2024 5:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge Realtor was arrested for 100 counts of child porn and two counts of sexual abuse of an animal, officials said. The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office said Devin Triche, 37, was arrested after a detective received a tip from the National Center... more »

• Man arrested for possession of child pornography, sexual abuse of animal

  June 18, 2024 5:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man was arrested Tuesday at the end of a months long investigation into his possession of child pornography. The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office said deputies got a tip the the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at the end of April that... more »

• Hammond Chick-fil-A sparks debate over ethics of summer camp where kids learn restaurant business Play Video

  June 13, 2024 4:03 PM

  HAMMOND — A Hammond Chick-fil-A's summer camp initiative to give kids a behind-the-scenes look at the hospitality and service industry has gone viral and received mixed reactions, with some calling it a great opportunity for kids to learn and others calling the program a violation of child labor laws. ... more »

• Livingston deputies investigating possible attempted abduction; suspect car located, no arrests made Play Video

  June 6, 2024 8:37 AM

  SPRINGFIELD - Deputies are searching for the owner of a car that may be tied to an attempted abduction. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said deputies were called to an address in Springfield Wednesday night after the incident. While Sheriff Jason Ard said investigators are still trying to piece... more »

• Retired child psychologist arrested on 2,000 counts of possessing child porn Play Video

  June 5, 2024 5:29 PM

  BOSSIER CITY — A retired Bossier City child psychologist was arrested on more than 2,000 counts of possessing child pornography. George Hill, 73, was booked Tuesday into the Bossier Parish Maximum Security Jail for 2,147 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material and eight counts of sexual abuse... more »

• Houma mother arrested after infant reportedly dies from fentanyl overdose Play Video

  June 5, 2024 10:46 AM

  HOUMA - Deputies arrested the mother of a six-week-old infant after it was found the child had reportedly died from a fentanyl overdose in February. The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of Meghan Cortez, 30, four months after her infant child was found dead sleeping just inches... more »

• Baby kidnapped in Laplace found in good health Play Video

  May 28, 2024 7:21 PM

  LAPLACE - Law enforcement is still searching for a person who sexually assaulted a woman and kidnapped her baby Tuesday. The St. John Parish Sheriff's Office said a woman told deputies that she was driving through Laplace on May 28 around 3 a.m. when she was sexually assaulted and... more »

• East Baton Rouge child porn suspect to move to New Iberia pending trial, judge says Play Video

  May 28, 2024 5:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A former East Baton Rouge Parish contractor pleaded not guilty to distribution of child pornography Tuesday and a federal magistrate said he could go live with his father in New Iberia pending a trial. Blake Steiner can have no contact with children, including his own, and... more »

• Ex-EBR contractor due in federal court Tuesday in child exploitation case

  May 27, 2024 7:03 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A former city-parish contractor is scheduled for a hearing in federal court Tuesday on allegations he sent an obscene video involving a child to an undercover investigator and discussed an interest in bestiality and incest. Blake Steiner is due at the U.S. District Courthouse on Tuesday... more »

• Contractor for City-Parish allegedly discussed incest, bestiality with undercover agent before arrest

  May 23, 2024 10:18 AM

  WARNING: The news story below contains disturbing descriptions and messages. ------------ BATON ROUGE - A contractor working for the city-parish allegedly told an undercover agent he was interested in bestiality and incest after sending the agent a video of himself confirming his identity. Federal court documents show... more »

• Four-year-old boy found dead in neighbor's pool after disappearing in Livingston Parish subdivision Play Video

  October 26, 2023 3:52 PM

  WATSON - A 4-year-old boy was found drowned in a pool at a neighbor's home on Thursday. The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office said deputies were called to Meadow Lane, located in the Oak Hills subdivision in Watson, around 10 a.m. after receiving reports concerning a missing child. The... more »

• One year after toddler's fentanyl death exposed failures at DCFS, father convicted in federal drug case

  October 19, 2023 2:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The father of a 2-year-old boy who fatally consumed fentanyl after repeated close calls at a drug-filled home in Baton Rouge took a plea deal this week in a separate federal drug case. The case led to a reckoning at the Department of Children and Family... more »