LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB) – The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a suspected child predator who detectives say they have been investigating for several months.
Deputies said Derek Skelton, 39, of Denham Springs, was taken into custody on Tuesday, May 27. He is facing one count of indecent behavior with juveniles and one count of computer-aided solicitation of a minor.
According to the sheriff’s office, detectives with the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) task force proactively began their investigation approximately nine months ago with the help of the Louisiana Bureau of Investigations and the Attorney General’s Office.
“Sometimes, these investigations take a lot of time and effort. Our LPSO ICAC Taskforce puts in the work because—as you have seen—we are making a difference in protecting the children of Livingston Parish,” said Sheriff Jason Ard.
Skelton was booked into the Livingston Parish Detention Center. His bond has been set at $200,000.
“We are constantly combating the online dangers awaiting the children of this parish and the State of Louisiana. ICAC Investigators are utilizing all investigative tools and forensic skills to keep predators from preying on innocent juvenile users of social media platforms and gaming servers,” said Ard.
The investigation is ongoing.
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