A registered sex offender from Shreveport was arrested by agents from the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation on April 8 for allegedly sending sexually explicit messages to a juvenile and arranging to meet in person, according to a statement released by Attorney General Liz Murrill’s office on April 9.
The case involves Royce Eugene Adams, age 70, who resides on Land O Trees Street in Shreveport. Authorities charged Adams with one count of indecent behavior with a juvenile and one count of computer-aided solicitation of a minor. The arrest followed an initial tip received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that prompted the investigation.
Adams is currently listed as a registered sex offender. He was booked into Caddo Correctional Center with bond set at $100,000. The joint investigation included participation from the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, Shreveport Police Department, Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office, and U.S. Marshals Task Force. The investigation remains ongoing.
The Louisiana Department of Justice serves as the primary legal office for the state under an independently elected attorney general according to its official website. Liz Murrill leads the department as attorney general according to the same source.
The department provides legal services statewide according to its official website, focusing on protecting constitutional rights and offering legal resources for citizens across Louisiana as stated by its official site. It also works to preserve state culture and heritage through various legal efforts according to its official website. Murrill has challenged federal overreach in more than 35 cases during her tenure as attorney general according to information provided by her office.
“All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty,” said officials in their statement.
