Mamou Man Arrested for Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material and Narcotics

Mamou – On July 31, 2024, the Louisiana State Police Special Victim’s Unit (LSP SVU) arrested an individual on charges related to the possession of child sexual abuse material and narcotics. The investigation resulted in the arrest of 42-year-old Trevor Matthews Sr. of Mamou.

Investigators identified an IP address downloading suspected child sexual abuse material. As the investigation progressed, LSP SVU obtained a search warrant from the Evangeline Parish 13^th Judicial District Court for a residence belonging to Matthews. Child sexual abuse material and approximately 15 grams of suspected marijuana was located as a result of the search.

Matthews was arrested and booked into the Evangeline Parish Correctional Center for LARS 14:81.1 - pornography involving juveniles and LARS 40:966 - possession of schedule I narcotics. This case remains under 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:

TPR Peggy Bourque

Louisiana State Police

Public Affairs Section

Office: (337) 262 - 5880

[email protected]