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Former Louisiana Mayor Convicted of Sex Crimes Involving Teen
Misty Roberts found guilty of carnal knowledge of a juvenile and indecent behavior with a juvenile after a five-day trial.

Baton Rouge Man Charged in Brutal Assault of 94-Year-Old
Jeremiah Taylor, a repeat offender, accused of raping elderly woman in her home
Former DeRidder Mayor Convicted of Sex Crimes, Allowed to Remain Free on Bond
Misty Roberts' legal team asks for "grace" from the community as she awaits sentencing
Recent news
Mar. 6, 2026
Former Louisiana Mayor Registers As Sex Offender
Misty Roberts faces consequences after conviction for sexual misconduct with a minor
Mar. 5, 2026
Texas Man Arrested in Louisiana Child Exploitation Case
Kyler Bradley Montelaro charged with 12 counts of distributing child sexual abuse material
Mar. 5, 2026
Woman Charged with Trafficking Teen for Prostitution
23-year-old Monique Smith accused of bringing 15-year-old across state lines for sex work
Mar. 5, 2026
Disgraced Louisiana Mayor Misty Roberts Blasted as 'Cold-Blooded' and 'Alcoholic, Cheating SOB' in Divorce Docs
Roberts, 43, was accused of having sex with her son's 16-year-old best friend at a booze-filled pool party in 2024.
Mar. 4, 2026
Former Louisiana Mayor Convicted of Sex With Minor
Misty Roberts found guilty on charges of carnal knowledge and indecent behavior with a juvenile
Mar. 4, 2026
Former DeRidder mayor convicted on sex charges
Misty Roberts found guilty of indecent behavior and carnal knowledge with a juvenile
Mar. 4, 2026
Former Louisiana Mayor Convicted of Sex with Minor at Alcohol-Fueled Party
Misty Roberts found guilty after her teenage son caught her with his friend at a pool bash hosted at her home.
Mar. 4, 2026
Convicted Louisiana mayor sought to ban teen romance rumors from rape trial
Court docs reveal Misty Roberts fought to keep details about her marriage, rehab, and video evidence from being presented
Mar. 4, 2026
Disgraced Louisiana Mayor Convicted of Sex with Teen at Party
Misty Roberts found guilty of having sex with her son's 16-year-old best friend at a booze-fueled pool party.
Mar. 3, 2026
Louisiana Mayor Accused of Having Sex with Teen at Pool Party
Misty Roberts faces charges after alleged incident with son's friend
Mar. 2, 2026
Bogalusa Man Accused of Child, Animal Sex Crimes
26-year-old Joshua Ard arrested on charges of possessing CSAM and sexually abusing an animal
Mar. 2, 2026
Former Louisiana Mayor Accused of Raping Drunk 16-Year-Old at Pool Party
Misty Roberts allegedly ordered 'morning after' pill on DoorDash after incident involving her son's friend
Mar. 2, 2026
Louisiana Mayor Accused of Raping Teen Boy at Boozy Pool Party
Misty Roberts' own children testified they caught her with the 16-year-old victim
Mar. 2, 2026
Former Louisiana Mayor Accused of Sexually Abusing Son's Friend
Misty Roberts faces charges of carnal knowledge of a juvenile and indecent behavior after DoorDash driver testifies he delivered Plan B to her home
Mar. 1, 2026
Shreveport Police Capture Armed Suspect After 911 Call Disconnects
Terrence Lattin, a convicted sex offender, was wanted on multiple felony charges when he fled from police.
Feb. 27, 2026
Lake Charles Man Indicted on Stalking and Threat Charges
Carter Miles Ledoux, 19, accused of targeting minor girl and her family
Feb. 27, 2026
Lake Charles High School Teacher Charged with Indecent Behavior
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office investigates allegations of abuse and battery against a minor student
Feb. 27, 2026
Former DeRidder Mayor Faces Charges in Teenage Sex Scandal
Defense claims no sex crime committed, calls investigation 'botched'
Feb. 27, 2026
Shreveport Man Sentenced to Life for Rape and Sex Crimes
Forensic investigation uncovered disturbing child pornography on defendant's phone.
Feb. 27, 2026
Ex-Mayor Accused of Sex Crimes in Louisiana
Misty Clanton Roberts faces charges of carnal knowledge of a juvenile and indecent behavior