St. Landry Parish Man Arrested for Sex Crimes Involving Children

Opelousas – In July of 2025, detectives with the Louisiana State Police Special Victim’s Unit (LSP SVU) began an investigation into sex crimes involving a minor, which resulted in the arrest of 58-year-old David Woodson of Opelousas.   

As the investigation progressed, detectives secured an arrest warrant for Woodson from the St. Landry Parish 27th Judicial District Court for LA RS 14:89.1 Aggravated Crimes Against Nature, LA RS 14:43.1 Sexual Battery of a Victim Under 13, and LA RS 14:81.2 Molestation of a Juvenile.  

On August 8, 2025, detectives executed the arrest warrant and took Woodson into custody at his residence. Woodson was transported the St. Landry Parish Detention Center where he was processed on the above charges. This investigation remains active and ongoing.  

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. 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 First Class Peggy Bourque
Louisiana State Police
Public Affairs Section – Troop I  
Office: (337) 262-5880
[email protected]