Gonzales Man Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography

TROOP A NEWS RELEASE
July 18, 2024

Gonzales Man Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography

Gonzales – In March of 2024, the Louisiana State Police Special Victims Unit (LSP SVU), with the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), began an investigation into the possession of child pornography. The investigation resulted in the arrest of 48-year-old Benton R. Bateman of Gonzales.

On July 16, 2024, Investigators executed search and arrest warrants at a residence belonging to Bateman, where he was arrested and charged with 5 counts of Possession of Pornography Involving Juveniles. He was booked into the Ascension Parish Prison. This case remains active and is ongoing pending further investigation.

LSP SVU works to rescue and seek justice for the victims of crimes involving the exploitation of children and the trafficking of humans for sex or labor through investigative partnerships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, and through public education. The public plays an important role in identifying suspects accused of these crimes and is urged to report criminal or suspicious activity. The Louisiana State Police online reporting system is available to the public through an anonymous reporting form that is submitted to the appropriate investigators. The form can be found by visiting http://la-safe.org/ and clicking on the “Suspicious Activity” link.

Contact Information:
Trooper Shelby Mayfield
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section – Troop A
Phone: (225) 921-1384
[email protected]