Second Arrest in Two Years for Denham Springs Man Regarding Child Exploitation

HEADQUARTERS NEWS RELEASE
September 19, 2025

Second Arrest in Two Years for Denham Springs Man Regarding Child Exploitation

Livingston Parish - On September 19, 2025, Detectives from the Louisiana State Police Special Victims Unit (LSP SVU) arrested 27-year-old Patrick McManus of Denham Springs for attempting to engage in sexual acts with a minor.

In late August 2025, LSP SVU, in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), initiated an investigation related to the solicitation of a minor. McManus was identified as the suspect. He engaged in sexually explicit conversations with someone he believed to be a 15-year-old juvenile.

As a result of this investigation, McManus was arrested for Computer-Aided Solicitation of a Minor and Indecent Behavior with Juveniles. He was booked into the Livingston Parish Jail. This case remains active and is ongoing pending further investigation. No further information regarding this case is available at this time.

In 2023, Investigators from the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI) previously arrested McManus for Possession of Pornography involving Juveniles under the age of 13.

The Louisiana State Police Special Victims Unit works to rescue and seek justice for victims of child exploitation and human trafficking through partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as public education. The public plays a crucial role in identifying suspects and reporting criminal or suspicious activity. An anonymous reporting form is available online at http://la-safe.org/ by clicking the “Suspicious Activity” link. Your vigilance helps protect vulnerable members of our communities and supports the fight against exploitation and trafficking.

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