Scott Man Charged with 50 Counts of Child Porn

Brett Michael Givens arrested after tip from National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

Mar. 11, 2026 at 9:36am

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A 34-year-old man from Scott, Louisiana has been arrested and charged with 50 counts of possessing child sexual abuse material involving minors under the age of 13. The charges came after the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Why it matters

The possession and distribution of child pornography is a serious crime that exploits and traumatizes vulnerable minors. This arrest highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to identify and prosecute individuals involved in these illicit activities, which are unfortunately all too common.

The details

According to authorities, Brett Michael Givens was located and arrested by the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Patrol Division on an active Louisiana Bureau of Investigation warrant. He was booked into the Lafayette Parish jail on $50,000 bond.

  • Givens was arrested on Sunday, March 10, 2026.

The players

Brett Michael Givens

A 34-year-old man from Scott, Louisiana who was arrested and charged with 50 counts of possessing child sexual abuse material.

Louisiana Bureau of Investigation

The state law enforcement agency that received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and issued the warrant for Givens' arrest.

Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office Patrol Division

The local law enforcement agency that located and arrested Givens on the outstanding warrant.

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

A nonprofit organization that provides assistance to law enforcement and families in cases involving missing and exploited children, and which provided the tip that led to Givens' arrest.

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The takeaway

This arrest underscores the ongoing battle against the exploitation of minors and the critical role that law enforcement and organizations like the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children play in identifying and apprehending those involved in these heinous crimes.