Alexandria, La. (10/5/2022) – On Thursday, September 29, 2022, Detectives with the Digital Forensics/Cyber Crimes Unit executed several search warrants in the Alexandria area about complaints of Distribution of Child Pornography. Sheriff’s Detectives conducted a joint investigation with the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office, Bureau of Investigation – Internet Crimes Against Children (I.C.A.C.) Taskforce related to the allegations.
John Thomas Shelton, Jr., 63, of Alexandria, LA, was identified as a suspect in the investigation. While searching Shelton’s residence, items of evidence that supported the initial allegations were discovered. Probable cause was established, and warrants were obtained for Shelton’s arrest for five counts of Pornography Involving Juveniles Shelton was taken into custody without incident. He was booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center, where a bond was set at $7,500 bond. Shelton was released on September 30, 2022.
Detectives say their investigation is still ongoing. If anyone has any information related to this case, they are asked to contact Detective Stephen Phillips or Detective Curtis Gunter, RPSO Digital Forensics/Cyber Crimes Unit, at (318) 473-6727 or Crime Stoppers at 318-443-7867.
Arrestee:
John Thomas Shelton, Jr., 63
Alexandria, LA
Charges:
Five Counts – Pornography Involving Juveniles (Victim Under Age of 13)
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