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Eros man previously arrested by AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation for more than 500 counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material now facing 3 counts of First-Degree Rape

This arrest was the result of a joint investigation with the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office, LA Probation & Parole, Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office, Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office, and the West Monroe Police Department.

3/9/2026

Opelousas man arrested by AG Murrill's LBI for 38 counts of Child Sexual Abuse Materials Under the Age of 13

This arrest was the result of an investigation involving the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation Cyber Crime Unit, Homeland Security Investigations, and the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

3/9/2026

Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests Eunice man for 275 counts of Child Sexual Abuse Material Under the Age of 13 and 115 counts Sexual Abuse of an Animal

Jed M. Courville was arrested on March 5, 2026 for a total of two hundred and seventy five (275) violations of LA R.S 14:81.1E(5)(a), child sexual abuse materials under the age of 13 (felony) and one hundred and fifteen (115) violations of LA R.S 14:89.3, sexual abuse of an animal.

3/9/2026

AG Murrill's Office arrests Hammond man for First Degree Rape of a Juvenile and Production of Child Sexual Abuse Material

The arrest was a result of a joint investigation with The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI) Cyber Crime Unit, U.S. Homeland Security Investigations and the Hammond Police Department.

3/5/2026

Registered sex offender from Louisiana arrested in Tennessee by AG Murrill's Office for Pornography Involving Juveniles

This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation Cyber Crime Unit and the Murfreesboro, Tennessee Police Department.

3/3/2026

Chalmette woman arrested by Louisiana Bureau of Investigation agents for embezzling nearly $6,000 from an apartment complex

LBI received a request for assistance from Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) regarding allegations of fraud. Agents learned that LWC had received suspicious money orders from a claimant, Nakisah Whitaker, who had received Unemployment Insurance (UI) overpayment

3/3/2026

Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests man from Doyline for 47 counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material and 15 counts of Unlawful use of a social media

This arrest was the result of a joint investigation with the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation and the Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office.

3/3/2026

Baton Rouge couple arrested by AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation for Insurance Fraud and other related charges

LBI received a criminal referral from the Louisiana Department of Insurance regarding allegations of insurance fraud. Agents learned that Rhashiedi Porter and Sarai Stansberry had allegedly filed a false insurance claim involving a minor parking lot accident

3/2/2026

Joint operation leads to multiple arrests for online child exploitation in Northwest Louisiana 

This operation was hosted by the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office to identify and arrest those seeking children on online platforms for the purpose of sexual intercourse. The individuals arrested were on social media platforms communicating with juveniles, when were identified by law enforcement and later arrested.

3/2/2026

Covington man arrested by AG Murrill's LBI for Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile and other disturbing charges

This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI) Cyber Crime Unit, Homeland Security Investigations, the 22nd JDC ICAC Task Force and Covington Police Department.

2/27/2026

Raceland man arrested by AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation for Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile and Computer Aided Solicitation of a Minor

This arrest resulted from a joint investigation by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations, Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office

2/27/2026

Arcadia Mayor arrested by AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation for Malfeasance in Office and Theft

The LBI opened a criminal investigation in response to allegations of official misconduct involving the Mayor of Arcadia, O’Landis Millican. Agents received reports that Millican had misappropriated public funds for personal benefit.

2/26/2026

Attorney General Liz Murrill secures landmark agreement with Vanguard over ESG policies

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is announcing a monumental, first-of-its kind settlement with The Vanguard Group, Inc. (“Vanguard”). As part of the settlement, Vanguard has agreed to make the strongest passivity commitments in the industry and to empower its investors with proxy voting—a first for the industry.

2/26/2026

Rapides Parish man arrested in Florida by AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation for Child Sexual Abuse Materials

Bobby was apprehended in Tampa, FL with the assistance of the US Coast Guard, US Customs & Border Protection Air & Marine Operations--Tampa Marine Unit, HSI Tampa, and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

2/26/2026

Slidell man arrested by AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation for Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile and other disturbing charges

This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI) Cyber Crime Unit, the 22nd JDC SVU Task Force, St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Covington Police Department. Upon arrest, Sehmi was transported to the St. Tammany Parish Jail for booking.

2/24/2026

AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests registered sex offender from West Monroe for using social media

This arrest was the result of a joint investigation with the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, and the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office.

2/23/2026

BREAKING NEWS: U.S. Fifth Circuit VACATES preliminary injunction against Louisiana's 10 Commandments law. Rules challenges are premature - allowing the law to go into effect.

Today, the full U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the ACLU, allowing Louisiana public schools to immediately start posting displays of the Ten Commandments.

2/20/2026

Attorney General Liz Murrill Announces $45 million settlement with Pharmacy Benefit Manager CVS

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill today announced the resolution of three separate lawsuits filed against CVS Health and its related pharmacy benefit manager subsidiary, resulting in a significant financial recovery for the State of Louisiana and its taxpayers.

2/20/2026