Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation has arrested a woman from Iota, Cassie Nichole John, for possession of child sexual abuse materials and images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of an animal.
According to authorities, John, 37, was taken into custody on December 4, 2025. She faces three felony counts under LA R.S.14:81.1E(5)(a) related to child sexual abuse materials involving victims under thirteen years old and seven felony counts under LA R.S.14:89.3 for sexual abuse of an animal.
The investigation began after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children provided a tip to law enforcement. Authorities stated that John had been sharing illegal images and videos through online social media platforms.
The arrest followed a joint investigation by the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation Cyber Crime Unit, the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office, the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office, and Homeland Security Investigations.
John was booked into Acadia Parish Jail with bond set at $85,000. The investigation is ongoing.
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