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Baton Rouge couple arrested by AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation for Insurance Fraud and other related charges

LBI received a criminal referral from the Louisiana Department of Insurance regarding allegations of insurance fraud. Agents learned that Rhashiedi Porter and Sarai Stansberry had allegedly filed a false insurance claim involving a minor parking lot accident

3/2/2026

Joint operation leads to multiple arrests for online child exploitation in Northwest Louisiana 

This operation was hosted by the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office to identify and arrest those seeking children on online platforms for the purpose of sexual intercourse. The individuals arrested were on social media platforms communicating with juveniles, when were identified by law enforcement and later arrested.

3/2/2026

Covington man arrested by AG Murrill's LBI for Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile and other disturbing charges

This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI) Cyber Crime Unit, Homeland Security Investigations, the 22nd JDC ICAC Task Force and Covington Police Department.

2/27/2026

Raceland man arrested by AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation for Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile and Computer Aided Solicitation of a Minor

This arrest resulted from a joint investigation by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations, Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office

2/27/2026

Arcadia Mayor arrested by AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation for Malfeasance in Office and Theft

The LBI opened a criminal investigation in response to allegations of official misconduct involving the Mayor of Arcadia, O’Landis Millican. Agents received reports that Millican had misappropriated public funds for personal benefit.

2/26/2026

Attorney General Liz Murrill secures landmark agreement with Vanguard over ESG policies

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is announcing a monumental, first-of-its kind settlement with The Vanguard Group, Inc. (“Vanguard”). As part of the settlement, Vanguard has agreed to make the strongest passivity commitments in the industry and to empower its investors with proxy voting—a first for the industry.

2/26/2026

Rapides Parish man arrested in Florida by AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation for Child Sexual Abuse Materials

Bobby was apprehended in Tampa, FL with the assistance of the US Coast Guard, US Customs & Border Protection Air & Marine Operations--Tampa Marine Unit, HSI Tampa, and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

2/26/2026

Slidell man arrested by AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation for Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile and other disturbing charges

This arrest was a result of a joint investigation with The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI) Cyber Crime Unit, the 22nd JDC SVU Task Force, St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Covington Police Department. Upon arrest, Sehmi was transported to the St. Tammany Parish Jail for booking.

2/24/2026

AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests registered sex offender from West Monroe for using social media

This arrest was the result of a joint investigation with the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, and the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office.

2/23/2026

BREAKING NEWS: U.S. Fifth Circuit VACATES preliminary injunction against Louisiana's 10 Commandments law. Rules challenges are premature - allowing the law to go into effect.

Today, the full U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the ACLU, allowing Louisiana public schools to immediately start posting displays of the Ten Commandments.

2/20/2026

Attorney General Liz Murrill Announces $45 million settlement with Pharmacy Benefit Manager CVS

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill today announced the resolution of three separate lawsuits filed against CVS Health and its related pharmacy benefit manager subsidiary, resulting in a significant financial recovery for the State of Louisiana and its taxpayers.

2/20/2026

AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests Benton couple for defrauding the Medicaid and SNAP benefits programs of more than $126,000

LBI received a criminal referral from Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) regarding allegations that Krystle Garcia, a Medicaid recipient, had underreported her income for purposes to receive Medicaid and SNAP benefits.

2/19/2026

21 Attorneys General, 60 Members of Congress File Amicus Briefs Supporting Louisiana’s Lawsuit to Protect Women and Children from Dangerous Mail-Order Abortion Drugs

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is thanking her fellow Republican attorneys general and 60 U.S. lawmakers for filing amicus briefs in support of her lawsuit against the FDA to vacate a Biden-era rule that removed a longstanding in-person dispensing requirement for the chemical abortion drug mifepristone. 

2/19/2026

AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests Egan man for multiple sex crimes against children

Wilfred James Menard Jr. was arrested by Lafayette Police Department on February 10, 2026

2/13/2026

Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests Lafourche Parish woman for defrauding the Medicaid program of more than $98,000

LBI received a criminal referral from Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) regarding allegations that Uneta Borne, a Medicaid recipient, had underreported her income for purposes to receive Medicaid benefits.

2/13/2026

Attorney General Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests woman for defrauding the Medicaid program of more than $96,000

LBI received a criminal referral from Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) regarding allegations that Savannah Davidson, a Medicaid recipient, had underreported her income for purposes to receive Medicaid benefits.

2/13/2026

Former St. Bernard Parish pastor sentenced to maximum prison time of 7 years for Indecent Behavior with Juveniles

A jury found Milton Martin III guilty of indecent behavior with juveniles back in mid-December.

2/13/2026

Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests Sulphur woman for defrauding the Medicaid program of more than $43,000

LBI received a criminal referral from Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) regarding allegations that Mandy Lynn Anderson, a Medicaid recipient, had underreported her income for purposes to receive Medicaid benefits.

2/12/2026

St. James Deputy arrested by AG Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation for Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile and other charges

This arrest resulted from a joint investigation by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation and the St. James Parish Sheriff’s Office. 

2/12/2026