Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced the arrest of 67 registered sex offenders across North Louisiana following one of the largest child predator enforcement operations in state history.

The operation, titled “Operation Access Denied,” concluded on December 18 and was led by the Attorney General’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI) in coordination with the Louisiana Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. More than 30 local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies participated in the effort.

Between November 1 and December 1, investigators used law enforcement databases and the state sex offender registry to identify previously convicted sex offenders who were violating Louisiana law through unlawful online activity. Arrest warrants were obtained, leading not only to apprehensions but also to the discovery of additional crimes against children.

Some suspects were re-arrested on serious charges, including first-degree rape, computer-aided solicitation of a juvenile, indecent behavior with a juvenile, possession of child sexual abuse material, and other disturbing offenses.

Since Attorney General Murrill took office in January 2024, the Louisiana ICAC Task Force has expanded significantly—from eight partner agencies to more than 70 statewide. The task force now provides training and investigative leads to agencies across Louisiana focused on combating child exploitation.

In 2025 alone, the Louisiana ICAC Task Force has received 26,896 CyberTip reports, made 516 arrests, identified 82 new child victims, and rescued 64 children from ongoing abuse.
“This is one of the largest operations conducted in the State of Louisiana targeting registered sex offenders,” Attorney General Murrill said. “With the strength of our partnerships, there is nowhere to hide if you intend to harm our children. We will leave no stone unturned in protecting the children of Louisiana.”

Participating agencies include Bienville Parish Sheriff’s Office, Bossier Marshals Office, Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office, Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, Caldwell Parish Sheriff’s Office, Catahoula Parish Sheriff’s Office, Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office, Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office, DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office, East Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office, Franklin Parish Sheriff’s Office, Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office, Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office, LaSalle Parish Sheriff’s Office, Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections, Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office, Madison Parish Sheriff’s Office, Morehouse Parish Sheriff’s Office, Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office, Oak Grove Police Department, Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office, Red River Parish Sheriff’s Office, Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office, Ruston Police Department, Sabine Parish Sheriff’s Office, Tensas Parish Sheriff’s Office, Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office, West Carroll Parish Sheriff’s Office, West Monroe Police Department, Winn Parish Sheriff’s Office, and the Union Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Officials say similar enforcement operations are planned for other regions of the state in the coming months.