Louisiana State Police Special Victims Unit (LSP SVU) conducted an investigation which resulted in the arrest of 42-year-old Anthony T. Lacaze of Natchitoches.
In August 2026, LSP SVU received a complaint regarding the exchange of goods for child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and sexual favors by juveniles. As a result of the investigation and information obtained, an arrest warrant was acquired for Lacaze. The arrest warrants were issued for indecent behavior with a juvenile (three counts), contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile (three counts), production of CSAM, and felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile. On September 9, 2026, Lacaze was arrested and processed into the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. No further information is available at this time.
LSP SVU works to rescue and seek justice for the victims of crimes involving the exploitation of children and the trafficking of humans for sex or labor. The public plays an important role in identifying suspects accused of these crimes and is urged to report criminal or suspicious activity. The Louisiana State Police online reporting system is available to the public through an anonymous reporting form that is submitted to the appropriate investigators. The form can be found by visiting http://la-safe.org/and clicking on the “Suspicious Activity” link.