Scott man charged with child porn possession

Reed Doucet, 23, arrested as part of Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office investigation

Mar. 12, 2026 at 3:53pm

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A 23-year-old man from Scott, Louisiana has been arrested and charged with two counts of possession of child sexual abuse materials. The investigation was sparked by a cyber tip earlier this year, leading to search warrants and Doucet's arrest on Wednesday. He has since been released on $15,000 bond as the investigation remains ongoing.

Why it matters

Crimes involving the exploitation of minors are a serious concern for law enforcement and communities. This case highlights the ongoing efforts to identify and prosecute those in possession of child pornography, which can have lasting impacts on victims.

The details

According to authorities, the investigation into Reed Doucet was initiated after detectives received a cyber tip earlier this year. Several search warrants were subsequently issued, leading to Doucet's arrest on Wednesday morning. He was booked into the Lafayette Parish jail on two counts of possession of child sexual abuse materials and has since been released on $15,000 bond.

  • The investigation was sparked by a cyber tip detectives received earlier this year.
  • Doucet was arrested on Wednesday morning.

The players

Reed Doucet

A 23-year-old man from Scott, Louisiana who has been charged with two counts of possession of child sexual abuse materials.

Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that initiated the investigation into Reed Doucet and made the arrest.

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What’s next

The investigation remains ongoing, according to officials.

The takeaway

This case underscores the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to identify and prosecute those involved in the exploitation of minors, which remains a serious concern for communities.