Bossier Parish, LA (2/16/2023) – Bossier Sheriff’s detectives arrested an Opelousas man for possessing pornography involving juveniles.
Emery Jude Gaspard, 23, of Opelousas, was investigated by BSO detectives for possessing pornography involving juveniles based on a cyber-tip. During the investigation, Gaspard was found to have three video files containing child pornography and was arrested on January 27th, 2023.
BSO detectives continued diligently investigating the case after the initial arrest and located 18 more files containing child pornography belonging to Gaspard. An arrest warrant was obtained, and Gaspard turned himself in at the Bossier Maximum Security Facility.
Gaspard’s bond is set at $450,000.00.
This matter is still under investigation. Detectives with the Bossier Sheriff’s Office continue to investigate child sexual abuse cases with the ICAC team aggressively, the Attorney General’s Office, and with the aid of the latest technology.
BSO encourages anyone with information regarding this crime or any other crimes against children to contact the Bossier Sheriff’s Office at (318) 965-2203.
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