Deputies arrest Denham Springs man accused of internet crimes against children
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A Denham Springs man was arrested on child sex crimes charges after a months-long investigation.
Investigators from the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested Derek Skelton, 39, on May 27 on charges of one count each of indecent behavior with juveniles and computer-aided solicitation of a minor. His bond was 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,' Sheriff Jason Ard said.
The sheriff's office said an investigation is ongoing.
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