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Man arrested by AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
This arrest was the result of a joint investigation with the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office, Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office, and LA Probation & Parole.
3/18/2026Former St. James Parish Deputy previously arrested by AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation now facing additional child exploitation charges amid ongoing investigation
The arrested subject was first encountered while employed as a deputy with the St. James Parish Sheriff’s Office, but was immediately terminated upon SJPSO learning of the allegations in the initial arrest.
3/17/2026Attorney General Murrill joins multistate push for immediate confirmation of Mullin as DHS Secretary
Attorney General Murrill today joined a coalition of 19 state attorneys general in urging Congress to swiftly confirm U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin as the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
3/17/2026AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests Michigan man for Child Sexual Abuse Materials Under the Age of 13
Jacob Cooper was arrested on February 20, 2026 on a fugitive warrant for twenty (20) violations of LA R.S 14:81.1E(5)(a), child sexual abuse materials under the age of 13.
3/16/2026AG Murrill's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit arrests woman for pushing a victim in the back of the head while working as a direct service worker at a home for individuals with developmental disabilities
On March 12, 2026, Geneva G. Johnson was arrested without incident in Rapides Parish for one count of Simple Battery of Persons with Infirmities
3/16/2026Attorney General Liz Murrill releases 2026 Regular Legislative Session bill package highlights
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has released a list of her major bills for the 2026 Regular Legislative Session to move Louisiana forward.
3/16/2026Multi-Agency Operation in Washington Parish Leads to Arrest of Three Men for Crimes Against Children – One a Previous Registered Sex Offender
On March 10 and 11, 2026, the 22nd JDC Special Victims Unit (SVU) Task Force conducted a specialized enforcement initiative. The operation was hosted by Washington Parish Sheriff Jason Smith and included investigators from the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office, Covington Police Department, Franklinton Police Department, U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation.
3/13/2026AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests Scott man for 50 counts of Child Sexual Abuse Material Under the Age of 13
This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations, and Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office.
3/10/2026Eros 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.
3/9/2026Opelousas 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.
3/9/2026Louisiana 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.
3/9/2026Agents with Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrest teen in Texas for Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material Under the Age of 13
Kyler Bradley Montelaro, of Sheffield Lane #5 in Lumberton, Texas, was arrested on March 4
3/9/2026AG 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.
3/5/2026Registered 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.
3/3/2026Chalmette 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
3/3/2026Louisiana 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.
3/3/2026Baton 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
3/2/2026Joint 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.
3/2/2026Covington 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.
2/27/2026Raceland 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
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