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• Authorities keeping tabs on disgraced doctor who bonded out of jail after child porn arrest Play Video

  September 30, 2022 5:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The WBRZ Investigative Unit learned law enforcement is keeping a close eye on Dr. Antonio Belda, who was arrested this week on child pornography and video voyeurism charges. Sources said the feds are also involved in the case, but would not elaborate on what role they... more »

• Pediatric cardiologist arrested in Baton Rouge child porn investigation Play Video

  September 28, 2022 4:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An Our Lady of the Lake pediatric cardiologist was fired from the hospital system amid a sheriff's office investigation into child pornography charges. Deputies arrested Antonio Felipe Belda Wednesday. His $725,000 home on Belmont Avenue, in the Hundred Oaks area of Baton Rouge, was raided earlier... more »

• Baton Rouge man sentenced following conviction of child sex crimes

  August 27, 2021 8:23 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge man who was convicted of child sex crimes earlier this week has been sentenced. Judge Beau Higginbotham sentenced James R. Fontenot II to 25 years of hard labor without the benefit of probation, parole or suspension of sentence. Fontenot was convicted on... more »

• Eunice man arrested for possession of pornography involving juveniles

  February 20, 2020 6:58 AM

  EUNICE – On Wednesday, a Eunice man was arrested for possessing and sharing child sexual abuse images. Earlier this year, Troopers assigned to the Louisiana State Police Special Victims Unit launched an investigation into the distribution of child pornography. The suspect, 41-year-old Kevin D. Briscoe of Eunice, Louisiana,... more »

• Man arrested for third time in two years on child sex accusations

  January 9, 2019 6:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police have arrested a local man who allegedly raped an 8-year-old-girl and forced the child to perform oral sex. Donavan Jermaine Comager, 36, was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on Wednesday for first-degree rape and molestation of a juvenile. Arrest documents say... more »

• Two men arrested on over 500 counts of child pornography

  January 4, 2018 9:37 AM

  BATON ROUGE- Authorities have arrested two men on 540 counts of child pornography. “As we begin a new year, my office’s resolution to taking child predators off our streets remains,” said Attorney General Landry. “We will continue working tirelessly to find those exploiting children and bring them to justice.”... more »

• Trial set for former priest charged with possession of child porn

  November 29, 2017 9:03 AM

  ST. MARTINVILLE- A former Catholic priest facing 500 counts of possession of child pornography goes to trial February 5. Rev. F. David Broussard was relieved of his duties after his arrest. He was the chancellor of St. Bernard Elementary School and a priest at St. Bernard Roman Catholic Church... more »

• Accused sex offenders arrested on more than 500 counts of child pornography

  November 22, 2017 3:21 PM

  NEW ORLEANS- Authorities have arrested two men on numerous counts of child pornography charges. According to a release from Attorney General Jeff Landry's office, both men are registered sex offenders. Jonathan Michael Ruiz, 36, was booked on 550 counts of possession of sexual abuse images/videos of children under... more »

• Two men arrested on child porn charges

  August 18, 2017 12:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE- Attorney General Jeff Landry’s Cyber Crime Unit arrested two Jefferson Parish men on over 400 counts of child pornography. Tyler Talazac, 18 of Terrytown, was arrested on 300 counts of possession of sexual abuse images/videos of children, one count of distribution of sexual abuse images/videos of children,... more »

• Thibodaux man arrested for child pornography

  January 26, 2017 10:45 AM

  TERREBONNE - A man has been arrested on 50 counts of child pornography following an investigation in which he was arrested for carnal knowledge of a juvenile. Police arrested 23-year-old Randy Himel of Thibodaux after his phone was seized and examined in relation to a different investigation. During the... more »

• Baton Rouge man arrested for possession of child pornography

  January 20, 2017 10:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Police arrested a man after finding child pornography in his Baton Rouge home Friday. State Police searched the home of 32-year-old Timothy Carriere after an investigation led them to believe that he was in possession of child pornography. Carriere willingly agreed to let police search his... more »

• Former Gonzales fire chief pleads guilty to child porn charges

  December 20, 2016 4:14 PM

  GONZALES – The former Gonzales Fire Chief has been convicted of child pornography charges, according to U.S. Attorney Walt Green. Former Gonzales District Fire Chief Kristopher Johnson , 36, was convicted of four counts of distributing child pornography and one count of possessing child pornography. Johnson pleaded guilty... more »

• 20-year-old arrested for looking at child porn while volunteering

  November 22, 2016 4:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE – A man has been arrested after looking at child porn while volunteering at an animal shelter. 20-year-old Connor McCullough was arrested for one count of pornography involving juveniles. McCullough was a volunteer for Capital Area Animal Welfare Society (CAAWS), a volunteer organization for animal welfare.... more »

• LSP: Texas man had child porn on his cell phone

  June 21, 2016 10:07 PM

  HOUMA - State Police arrested a Texas Man in Terrebonne Parish Tuesday and charged him with possession of child pornography. The investigation began earlier this month when law enforcement began searching for Thomas Walker, 20, for violating the terms of his probation. After troopers arrested Walker, he was extradited... more »

• Livingston man sentenced to 12 years for juvenile sex offenses

  May 20, 2016 12:41 PM

  LIVINGSTON - The Livingston Parish District Attorney says a Livingston man will serve 12 years in prison without parole for a range of juvenile sex offenses. 35-year-old Tony Willbanks, of Livingston, was charged with carnal knowledge of a juvenile, video voyeurism, two counts of indecent behavior with juveniles and... more »

• Federal grand jury indicts BR man on child porn charges

  May 12, 2016 3:44 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A federal grand jury has returned an indictment for a part-time owner of a hotel accused of the distribution and possession of child porn. According to U.S. Attorney Walt Green, 53-year-old Christopher Young, of Baton Rouge, was the part-time owner of a hotel in Costa Rica where... more »

• FBI arrests man on child porn charges

  May 5, 2016 10:43 PM

  NEW ORLEANS - The FBI in New Orleans arrested a Harvey man Thursday and charged him with 19 counts of child porn possession. Dylan Sarkozy, 20, was taken into custody by the Violent Crimes Against Children/Human Trafficking Task Force (VHAC/HT TF) following what's described as a "lengthy" investigation. ... more »

• Catching Child Predators: Inside look at State's Cyber Crime Unit Play Video

  March 17, 2016 6:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE- It's a job that has no end in sight and a case load that grows by the day. We're talking about state investigators who try to catch men and women who prey on children. Those convicted are public officials, those fighting for justice and average Joes. We've... more »

• Baton Rouge man charged with 350 counts of child porn possession

  January 28, 2016 10:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge man was arrested after authorities say they found more than 350 child porn images during a search of his apartment. Officers arrested 31-year-old Evan Taylor at his place of work on Jan. 28. Authorities say the Louisiana Department of Justice's Cyber Crimes... more »

• Former mayor Longanecker pleads guilty to child porn, animal cruelty Play Video

  January 19, 2016 12:43 PM

  GONZALES - The former Mayor of Sorrento, Wilson Longanecker Jr. pleaded guilty Tuesday morning to possessing child porn and animal cruelty in an Ascension Parish Courtroom. Longanecker's deal for his guilty plea to all 50 charges gets him 40 years behind bars, according to authorities. He will receive credit... more »

• Man accused of child porn possession

  November 25, 2015 10:59 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Authorities charged a Baton Rouge man with child porn possession after investigators said they found the files during a search of his computer this week. Officers arrested 31-year-old William Tujague Tuesday after they said he admitted to downloading the images. Members of the Louisiana State... more »

• Laplace man arrested after distributing child porn to undercover detective

  November 17, 2015 4:04 PM

  LAPLACE - Sheriff’s deputies in Plaquemines Parish announced the arrest of a man accused of distributing child pornography to an undercover detective. 27-year-old Matthew Guillory, of Laplace, was arrested at his home by members of the Attorney General’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, which includes members of... more »

• Livingston man indicted on child porn charges

  October 29, 2015 3:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A federal grand jury indicated a Livingston man on child pornography charges Thursday. 40-year-old Anthony Kurtz was found to be in possession of images of pre-pubescent minors and minors under the age of 12, according to the Department of Justice. Kurtz is accused of distributing and... more »

• Man charged after massive child porn stash seized

  September 25, 2015 12:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Authorities charged a Baton Rouge man with hundreds of counts of child porn possession after an investigation by the Attorney General's Cyber-Crime Unit. Investigators arrested 35-year-old Benjamin Cole Rosenthal on Thursday. He also faces drug possession and weapons charges for having guns and drugs present together.... more »

• Former deputy re-arrested for having sex with minor

  November 7, 2013 9:24 AM

  GONZALES - A former law enforcement officer faces additional charges for alleged inappropriate behavior with a minor. Authorities took Todd Tripp into custody Thursday morning for felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile. The arrest is Tripp's latest run-in with the law. The 24-year-old was fired from his... more »

• Inside house of accused child predator, hoarder Play Video

  May 8, 2013 10:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE- The city finally has everything completed to demolish a house infamous for the homeowner's arrest last year. It's located in a neighborhood off of Starring Lane. People who live near it have complained of a giant mess that's emptied out into the front yard. The owner,... more »