27-year-old LC man charged with child porn possession
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office spokesperson Kayla Vincent said their office' Special Victim Unit detectives — who belong to the Louisiana Attorney General's Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force — began an investigation after receiving a complaint June 25 from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
The investigation revealed Zachary P. Gautreau was in possession of child sexual abuse material as well as a video involving of bestiality. On Friday, Gautreau was located and placed under arrest.
He was booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center and charged with nine counts of pornography involving juveniles; and sexual abuse of animals. His bond is pending.
Det. Alexander Vincent is the lead investigator on the case.
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