On June17–18, 2026, the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation hosted a proactiveundercover online operation aimed at identifying, investigating, andapprehending individuals who use electronic communications or internet-basedplatforms to solicit, entice, or attempt to exploit persons they believe to bejuveniles for sexual purposes.
To date, theoperation has resulted in the arrest of eight (8) individuals across Louisiana.
All arrestedand wanted individuals are facing charges under Louisiana Revised Statute (LAR.S.) 14:81, Indecent Behavior with Juveniles, and LA R.S. 14:81.1,Computer-Aided Solicitation of a Minor.
"We’renot stopping. If you hurt our kids, you will face Louisiana justice," saidAttorney General Liz Murrill.
Thefollowing agencies participated in the undercover operation:
- Louisiana Bureau of Investigation
- Homeland Security Investigations
- Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office
- Louisiana State Police
- Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office
- Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office
- St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office
- Youngsville Police Department
Thefollowing agencies assisted with the apprehension of suspects:
- Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office
- Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office
- Southeastern Louisiana University Police Department
TheLouisiana Bureau of Investigation extends its gratitude to all participatingagencies for their dedication, collaboration, and continued commitment toprotecting the children of Louisiana.
A specialthank you to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office for providing specializedtraining to ensure all participating law enforcement officers were fullyprepared and knowledgeable in conducting undercover online chat operations.
Name ( (Race/Sex): | Andrew Belk W/M |
Date of Birth (AGE): | 02-18-1996 (30) |
Address: | Normandy Road, Lafayette, LA 70506 |
Charges: | LA R.S 14:81- Indecent Behavior LA R.S 14:81. 3- Computer Aided Solicitation of a minor |
Name (Race/Sex): | Raul Xochihua H/M |
Date of Birth (AGE): | 01/13/1997 (29) |
Address: | Shady Oaks Dr., Lafayette, LA 70506 |
Charges: | LA R.S 14:81- Indecent Behavior LA R.S 14:81. 3- Computer Aided Solicitation of a minor |
Name (Race/Sex: | John Shepard W/M |
Date of Birth (AGE: | 05/15/1987 (39) |
Address: | Rue Du Belier, Lafayette, LA 70503 |
Charges: | LA R.S 14:81- Indecent Behavior LA R.S 14:81. 3- Computer Aided Solicitation of a minor |
Name (Race/Sex): | David Monroe W/M |
Date of Birth (AGE): | 10/17/1987 (38) |
Address: | Debruyers Ave., Denham Springs, LA 70726 |
Charges: | LA R.S 14:81- Indecent Behavior LA R.S 14:81. 3- Computer Aided Solicitation of a minor |
Name (Race/Sex): | Dewayne Ordone W/M |
Date of Birth (AGE): | 03/18/1984 (42) |
Address: | W. 13th St., Larose, LA 70373 |
Charges: | LA R.S 14:81- Indecent Behavior LA R.S 14:81. 3- Computer Aided Solicitation of a minor |
Name Race/Sex: | Hobie Matherne W/M |
Date of Birth (AGE): | 03/24/1994 (32) |
Address: | Marcelle St., Larose, LA 70373 |
Charges: | LA R.S 14:81- Indecent Behavior LA R.S 14:81. 3- Computer Aided Solicitation of a minor |
Name ((Race/Sex): | Kenneth Harris W/M |
Date of Birth (AGE): | 06/19/1971 (55) |
Address: | Lynn St., West Monroe, LA 71292 |
Charges: | LA R.S 14:81- Indecent Behavior LA R.S 14:81. 3- Computer Aided Solicitation of a minor |
| Name (Race/Sex): | Xavier Copeland B/M |
| Date of Birth (AGE): | 08/01/2003 (22) |
| Address: | N. General Pershing Street, Bld., Hammond, LA 70401 |
| Charges: | 2 Counts- LA R.S 14:81- Indecent Behavior 2 Counts- LA R.S 14:81. 3- Computer Aided Solicitation of a minor |
*All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty*
