Originally published October 26, 2022
Updated October 27, 2022

Deputy in Louisiana Arrested and Terminated in Connection with 200 Counts of Possession of Child Pornography

Lake Charles, Louisiana – The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office reported on October 26, 2022, that the Louisiana Attorney General's Office arrested CPSO Deputy Arthur Deville on 200 counts of possession of child pornography.

Deville worked in Airport Security and had been with the department for about 17 years until being terminated today, according to CPSO.

“I am very disturbed by this incident,” says Calcasieu Parish Sheriff Tony Mancuso. “I am also angry and embarrassed for our profession, and very sorry for the victims. When I was made aware of the allegations, we learned Deville was willing to participate in questioning with investigators and we assisted in making arrangements for him to speak with detectives. Criminal activity will never be tolerated in our department and I will continue to hold deputies accountable for their actions.”

The Louisiana Attorney General's Office is leading the inquiry, with assistance from US Homeland Security. The bond for Deville has been set at $800,000.

An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. A person is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.