Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill and members of the Louisiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force are pleased to announce the results of a massive enforcement operation targeting registered sex offenders in violation of Louisiana law, called ‘Operation Access Denied.’

This was a coordinated effort between General Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation and over 30 law enforcement agencies stretching across North Louisiana, including the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office. 

From November 1 to December 1 of this year, utilizing databases and resources available to law enforcement and the state sex offender registry, Louisiana Bureau of Investigation agents, in collaboration with partner agencies, identified and arrested 67 previously convicted sex offenders for additional crimes against children.

These registered offenders were engaging in unlawful online activity, and through coordinated efforts, arrest warrants were obtained for the individuals, which eventually led to the discovery of additional crimes.

Some of the offenders were re-arrested for crimes like first-degree rape, computer-aided solicitation of a juvenile, indecent behavior with a juvenile, possession of child sexual abuse material, sexual abuse of an animal, and other similar disturbing charges.

“This is one of the largest operations conducted in the State of Louisiana targeting registered sex offenders in violation of Louisiana law. This just goes to show that with our current partnerships in the Louisiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, there won’t be one place to hide across the State if you’re looking to harm our children. We will leave no stone unturned in doing everything we possibly can to protect the children of Louisiana. Thank you to our Louisiana Bureau of Investigation agents and all our partner agencies for a spectacular job well done. Because of the tremendous success in this operation, we are now looking to bring similar operations to other parts of the State soon,” said Attorney General Liz Murrill.

Arrested by the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office was Jimmy Wayne Bailey, who was charged with LA R.S. 14:91.5 Unlawful Use of a Social Networking Website (3 Counts)

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