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Updated · Fox News · Jun 6
Louisiana Deputies Arrest Sex Offender Caught Talking to 14-Year-Old on Roblox
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Jun 6

Louisiana Deputies Arrest Sex Offender Caught Talking to 14-Year-Old on Roblox

1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 6

Summary

  • Livingston Parish deputies arrested a registered sex offender after finding him during a search warrant actively communicating with a 14-year-old girl on Roblox.
  • Sheriff Jason Ard said the suspect was using voice-changing technology to pose as a teen girl, underscoring how predators can mask their identities on gaming and social media apps.
  • Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said the state is on pace for 90,000 online child-exploitation tips this year, with 30,000 already processed by the end of May and hundreds of arrests made statewide.
  • The case feeds into Louisiana's broader push against platforms used by children, including Murrill's lawsuit against Roblox, while the company says it has added 100-plus safety features and age checks for chat.

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