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AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests Egan man for multiple sex crimes against children

Wilfred James Menard Jr. was arrested by Lafayette Police Department on February 10, 2026

2/13/2026

Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests Lafourche Parish woman for defrauding the Medicaid program of more than $98,000

LBI received a criminal referral from Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) regarding allegations that Uneta Borne, a Medicaid recipient, had underreported her income for purposes to receive Medicaid benefits.

2/13/2026

Attorney General Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests woman for defrauding the Medicaid program of more than $96,000

LBI received a criminal referral from Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) regarding allegations that Savannah Davidson, a Medicaid recipient, had underreported her income for purposes to receive Medicaid benefits.

2/13/2026

Former St. Bernard Parish pastor sentenced to maximum prison time of 7 years for Indecent Behavior with Juveniles

A jury found Milton Martin III guilty of indecent behavior with juveniles back in mid-December.

2/13/2026

Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests Sulphur woman for defrauding the Medicaid program of more than $43,000

LBI received a criminal referral from Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) regarding allegations that Mandy Lynn Anderson, a Medicaid recipient, had underreported her income for purposes to receive Medicaid benefits.

2/12/2026

St. James Deputy arrested by AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation for Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile and other charges

This arrest resulted from a joint investigation by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation and the St. James Parish Sheriff’s Office. 

2/12/2026

Attorney General Liz Murrill announces Orleans Metro ICAC Task Force to combat child exploitation in the area

Today, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill was proud to stand alongside leaders from various law enforcement organizations in the Greater New Orleans area to announce the creation of the Orleans Metro ICAC Task Force.

2/10/2026

AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests Ponchatoula woman for defrauding the Medicaid program of more than $168,000

LBI received a criminal referral from Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) regarding allegations that Tanya Lynn Johnson, a Medicaid recipient, had underreported her income for purposes to receive Medicaid benefits.

2/6/2026

AG Murrill's LBI arrests registered sex offender for Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material Under the Age of 13 and Sexual Abuse of an Animal

This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations, and Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office.

2/6/2026

AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests Sulphur man for 55 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, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Federal Bureau of Investigation.

1/22/2026

AG Murrill's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit secures guilty plea for Alexandria man for dragging a victim across a hallway by his wrist

This arrest and conviction resulted from an investigation by the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit with the LA Department of Justice.

1/16/2026

AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests Metairie man for more than 40 counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material

This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with the Louisiana Bureau of Investigations Cyber Crimes Unit, Louisiana Bureau of Investigations Fugitive Apprehension Unit, Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office, Kenner Police Department, East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations and Federal Bureau of Investigations.

1/16/2026

AG Murrill defending Louisiana's Ten Commandments Law at U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Court on Tuesday

En banc review is rare. It means that all 17 active judges hear the case. Any decision rendered by the full Fifth Circuit would likely be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.

1/16/2026

AG Murrill's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit secures guilty plea for Slidell woman

This arrest and conviction resulted from an investigation by the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit with the LA Department of Justice.

1/16/2026

Slidell man arrested by Louisiana Bureau of Investigation for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material under the age of Thirteen

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

1/16/2026

Florida man accused of defrauding the Sabine Parish School Board out of more than $250,000 arrested by Louisiana Bureau of Investigation

LBI received a request for assistance from the Sabine Parish School Board regarding allegations of fraud.

1/16/2026

Attorney General Liz Murrill to testify in front of U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP) Committee on dangers of mail-order abortion drugs

This will also come one day after Attorney General Murrill indicted a California doctor for trafficking illegal abortion pills in violation of Louisiana law.

1/13/2026

Breaking: AG Murrill indicts California doctor for trafficking illegal abortion pills in violation of Louisiana law

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has indicted Remy Coeytaux, a California doctor, for trafficking illegal abortion pills in violation of Louisiana law.

1/13/2026

Louisiana at United States Supreme Court for arguments in Chevron v. Plaquemines Parish

The United States Supreme Court will be addressing the federal contractor removal statute, which permits a defendant to remove a case from state court to federal court if the conduct complained of "arises under" and "relates to" the federal contract.

1/12/2026