Opelousas Man Faces 81 Counts After Multiagency Investigation Into Child Sexual Abuse Material
OPELOUSAS, La. - A 53-year-old Opelousas man was arrested Tuesday, October 6, 2026, on 81 counts related to child sexual abuse material following a multiagency investigation, officials said.
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The Charges: 81 Counts and What They Cover
Eddie Barnes faces 53 counts of possessing or sharing material involving victims under the age of 13, along with 28 additional counts of possessing or sharing child sexual abuse material.
How the Investigation Began: NCMEC Tips and the Kik App
Investigators began looking into Barnes after receiving multiple tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Authorities say he used the messaging app Kik to possess and share the material.
The Agencies Involved: A Four-Agency Multiagency Effort
The probe was a joint effort of the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations, the Opelousas Police Department, and the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office.
Barnes was booked into the St. Landry Parish Jail. Bond information was not immediately available.
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