Lake Charles Man Indicted on Stalking and Threat Charges

Carter Miles Ledoux, 19, accused of targeting minor girl and her family

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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A federal grand jury in Lafayette, Louisiana has indicted 19-year-old Carter Miles Ledoux on charges of stalking, threatening, and 'swatting' a minor girl and her family, along with a separate charge of possessing child sexual abuse material. Ledoux allegedly targeted the minor after she posted on social media in support of interracial relationships, conspiring with members of a Nihilistic Violent Extremist group to obtain the family's contact and location information, send threatening messages, and place a hoax emergency call claiming there were pipe bombs at the home.

Why it matters

This case highlights the growing threat of online harassment and extremism, especially when it targets minors and their families. The charges against Ledoux involve a range of serious crimes, from stalking and making threats to possessing illegal content, underscoring the need for vigilance and action against such harmful behavior.

The details

According to the indictment, Ledoux conspired with members of a Nihilistic Violent Extremist group to target the minor girl and her family. He allegedly obtained their contact and location information, sent threatening messages using anonymizing services, and placed a hoax emergency call claiming there were pipe bombs at the home, prompting a law enforcement response. In a separate indictment, a search of Ledoux's smartphone uncovered child sexual abuse material, including content involving toddlers.

  • Ledoux was indicted by a federal grand jury in Lafayette, Louisiana on February 20, 2026.

The players

Carter Miles Ledoux

A 19-year-old man from Lake Charles, Louisiana who was indicted on charges of stalking, threatening, and 'swatting' a minor girl and her family, along with a separate charge of possessing child sexual abuse material.

Zachary Keller

U.S. Attorney who stated that Nihilistic Violent Extremist (NVE) groups are a serious threat to communities.

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What they’re saying

“NVE groups are a serious threat to our communities.”

— Zachary Keller, U.S. Attorney (klfy.com)

What’s next

Ledoux is expected to appear in federal court for an arraignment and bail hearing in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

This case underscores the need for continued vigilance and action against online harassment, extremism, and the exploitation of minors. Authorities must remain proactive in identifying and addressing such threats to protect vulnerable individuals and communities.