Tangipahoa Parish, LA – A Ponchatoula man was arrested Thursday after Louisiana State Police investigators allegedly discovered more than 700 images and videos of child sexual abuse material on his phone.
According to the Louisiana State Police Special Victims Unit (LSP SVU), the investigation began in August 2025 when a complainant reported that private images were shared without their consent. Investigators traced the activity to 30-year-old Tyler A. Adkins of Ponchatoula.
Detectives obtained a search warrant for Adkins’ phone and, after a forensic review, reportedly found hundreds of files involving minors, along with nonconsensual photos of the complainant. On October 23, 2025, troopers from LSP’s SVU, Technical Support Unit, and Insurance Fraud/Auto Theft Division, assisted by the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office, executed search warrants at Adkins’ residence.
Adkins was taken into custody without incident and booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail on one count of nonconsensual disclosure of a private image and 728 counts of pornography involving juveniles. State Police said additional charges may follow pending further forensic analysis of seized evidence.
Authorities emphasized that public reports play a critical role in identifying suspects involved in exploitation and trafficking cases. Anonymous tips can be submitted through the Louisiana State Police’s online portal.
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