Per a report by the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office (JPSO) on October 12, 2026, investigators with the JPSO arrested Matthew “Scott” Sullivan, of Eros, Louisiana, following an investigation into allegations of sex crimes.

Sullivan was arrested and charged with the following offenses:
● First Degree Rape — Four (4) Counts (La. R.S. 14:42)
● Indecent Behavior with Juveniles (La. R.S. 14:81)
● Video Voyeurism (La. R.S. 14:283)

The investigation was conducted by the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office with assistance from the
Louisiana Attorney General’s Office, the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office, and the Children’s
Advocacy Center of Northeast Louisiana.

“We would like to thank these agencies and organizations for their professionalism, cooperation, and assistance throughout the investigation,” said Jackson Parish Sheriff Brent Barnett. “Cases of this nature require careful investigative work and close coordination among agencies, with particular attention to protecting the privacy and well-being of victims.”

To protect victim confidentiality and preserve the integrity of the case, no additional details will
be released at this time.

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.