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Registered sex offender from Shreveport arrested by Louisiana Bureau of Investigation for Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile and Computer-Aided Solicitation of a minor
The suspect sent multiple sexually explicit messages to a juvenile using an online chat application. He also agreed to meet the juvenile in person.
4/9/2026Attorney General Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests Youngsville man for Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material Under the Age of 13 and Sexual Abuse of an Animal
gents with Attorney General Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation recently arrested a man from Youngsville on two charges.
4/9/2026AG Murrill's Office arrests Lafayette man for 102 counts of Child Sexual Abuse Materials Under the Age of 13
This arrest was the result of a joint investigation with the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office.
4/8/2026AG Murrill's Office arrests man for Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Materials Under the Age of 13
This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations, and Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office
4/7/2026Joint Narcotics Investigation in Algiers Leads to Guilty Pleas for Drug Paraphernalia, Firearm, and Animal Cruelty Charges
In April 2025, the Louisiana State Police (LSP) Narcotics/HIDTA Task Force, in coordination with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and with support from the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD), initiated a joint narcotics investigation targeting an area known for high levels of drug activity and violent crime.
4/7/202619-year-old previously arrested by AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation on numerous child sex crime charges now facing Production and Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material charges
Luxe Arlen Thomas was arrested on April 1, 2026 out of the Western District of Louisiana
4/2/2026Former New Orleans teacher and coach previously arrested by AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation now facing an additional 60 counts of Unlawful Deepfakes
A former New Orleans teacher and coach who was previously arrested by AG Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation on a number of charges against children has now been rearrested once again, this time for Unlawful Deepfakes.
4/2/2026AG Murrill's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit arrests woman for defrauding Louisiana's Medicaid program of more than $68,000
On March 31, 2026, Mylanta Denise Cephus was arrested without incident in East Baton Rouge Parish for one count of Filing or Maintaining False Public Records, a violation of La. R.S. 14:133 and three counts of Medicaid Fraud, a violation of LA RS 14:70.1.
4/2/2026Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests State Police trooper for multiple domestic violence charges and obstruction of justice
Based on a referral from the Louisiana State Police (LSP), Agents with the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation investigated allegations of domestic abuse that occurred by James Jefferson III. The investigation surrounds multiple incidents of domestic abuse where James Jefferson III reportedly committed against his spouse of 15 years within 2025.
3/31/2026Attorney General Murrill’s LBI agents arrest New Orleans man known as "DJ Hardhead" for defrauding Sewerage & Water Board Workers Compensation program of more than $37,000
LBI received a complaint from the Risk Management Division of the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans regarding allegations of Workers Compensation Fraud
3/30/2026AG Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests former school admissions director for embezzling over $87,000 in tuition payments
LBI received a criminal complaint from representatives with Crescent City Christian School, a private institution in Metairie, operated by Celebration Church, regarding allegations of embezzlement.
3/30/2026AG Murrill's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit secures guilty plea for Monroe woman for Medicaid Fraud
Jones’s sentence was deferred under art. 893 and she was placed on one year of active supervised probation with standard conditions as well as special conditions of completing a court effective decision making school, pay restitution in the amount of $106,572.74 (CMJ executed),pay $60 a month to probation and parole as supervision fee, and remain drug free, arrest free, and alcohol free.
3/27/2026AG Murrill's Office secures guilty plea for Labadieville woman on three counts of Medicaid Fraud
Kennedy’s sentence was deferred under art. 893 and she was placed on two years of active supervised probation with conditions to pay $5,000 cost of prosecution, pay $404.75 court costs, pay probations fees of $65 per month, maintain employment, remain drug free, remain alcohol free, refrain from possessing firearms, and refrain from further criminal conduct.
3/27/2026AG Murrill's Fugitive Apprehension Unit captures second degree murder suspect who was on the run since September of 2024
Adreon White has been a fugitive from justice since September 9, 2024, following a missed court appearance for the charge he's facing.
3/27/2026Chalmette woman arrested by AG Murrill's LBI for defrauding the Medicaid program of more than $119,000
LBI received a criminal referral from Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) regarding allegations that Lindsi Melerine, a Medicaid recipient, had underreported her income for purposes to receive Medicaid benefits.
3/27/2026AG Murrill's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit secures guilty plea for Monroe man on two counts of Medicaid Fraud
While working as a Direct Service Worker for Enrich Personal Care Services in Monroe, Marrion Prudhomme III submitted false documentation claiming to be providing services for a Medicaid recipient in Monroe when he was actually in Shreveport working a second job with another company.
3/26/2026River Ridge man arrested by AG Murrill's Office for Child Sexual Abuse Material and Sexual Abuse of an Animal
This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation Cyber Crimes Unit, Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office, Kenner Police Department, Gretna Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations, and the LBI/LSP Fugitive Apprehension Unit.
3/24/2026Victory for free speech in Louisiana!
Louisiana and Missouri secure federal consent decree with the Trump administration, barring the federal government from using Biden-era coercion tactics to force social media companies into censoring the speech of the American people.
3/24/2026Former New Orleans teacher arrested by AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation now facing additional Video Voyeurism of a child under seventeen charges
A former New Orleans teacher and coach who was previously arrested by AG Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation back in January for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material, is now facing additional charges of Video Voyeurism of a child under seventeen.
3/23/2026AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests Cottonport Police Officer for Trespass Against State Computers and Malfeasance in Office
LBI received a request for assistance from Cottonport Police Chief Earnest Anderson regarding allegations of official misconduct involving a current officer.
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