Two Acadiana Mothers Arrested for Allegedly Exposing Children to Drugs

Monesha Mouton and Brooke Labouve face cruelty-to-juvenile charges after deputies say they gave meth and other drugs to their kids

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Two women in Acadia Parish, Louisiana have been arrested and charged with cruelty to juveniles after authorities say they provided their own children with methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana. Monesha Mouton and Brooke Labouve are being held in the Acadia Parish Jail on bonds of $60,000 and $50,000 respectively as the investigations continue.

Why it matters

The cases highlight the growing issue of pediatric drug exposures, which have increased in recent years according to national research. The charges also underscore the serious legal consequences parents can face for intentionally or negligently exposing their children to controlled substances.

The details

Mouton is accused of giving her three children methamphetamine and cocaine, while Labouve allegedly provided her child with methamphetamine and marijuana. The Department of Children and Family Services assisted in both investigations. Under Louisiana law, cruelty to juveniles charges can result in up to 10 years in prison, and up to 20 years if the victim is 8 years old or younger.

  • Mouton was taken into custody last Thursday, February 23, 2026.
  • Labouve was arrested on Friday, February 24, 2026.

The players

Monesha Mouton

A 32-year-old woman from Crowley, Louisiana who was arrested and charged with three counts of cruelty to a juvenile for allegedly giving her children methamphetamine and cocaine.

Brooke Labouve

A 36-year-old woman from Jennings, Louisiana who was arrested and charged with one count of cruelty to a juvenile for allegedly providing her child with methamphetamine and marijuana.

Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that investigated the cases and made the arrests of Mouton and Labouve.

Department of Children and Family Services

The agency that assisted in the investigations of the two women.

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The takeaway

These arrests underscore the urgent need for greater education, resources, and support for families struggling with substance abuse issues in order to protect vulnerable children from the devastating impacts of drug exposure.