Special to the American Press

In September of 2022, the Louisiana State Police Special Victim’s Unit partnered with the Federal Bureau of Investigations to initiate a child sexual exploitation investigation. Investigators learned that a 15-year-old female was being sexually exploited via social media applications, which led to the arrest of 29-year-old Shane Cooper of Port Allen. 

As the investigation progressed and with the information obtained, LSP SVU secured an arrest warrant through the 23rd Judicial District Court of Ascension Parish for computer-aided solicitation of a minor, indecent behavior with juveniles, and attempted possession of pornography involving juveniles. 

On Dec. 30, 2023, Cooper was arrested in West Baton Rouge Parish, where he was temporarily held. On Jan. 4, Cooper was transported to and booked into the Ascension Parish Jail.  The investigation remains active and ongoing.  No further information is available at this time.