St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana - 23-year-old Caden Rampino, from Slidell, Louisiana was arrested on January 16, 2025, by the Louisiana State Police Special Victims Unit (LSP SVU) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for allegedly attempting to engage in sexual acts with a minor. According to the authorities, Rampino traveled from his residence in Slidell to a meeting location in St. Tammany Parish with the intent to engage in sexual acts with a minor, which led to his arrest. He was booked into the St. Tammany Parish Jail for violation of L.R.S. 14:81.3 Computer-Aided Solicitation of a Minor and L.R.S. 14:81 Indecent Behavior with Juveniles.

The LSP SVU works to rescue and seek justice for victims of child exploitation and human trafficking through partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as public education. The public plays a crucial role in identifying suspects and reporting criminal or suspicious activity. For those who wish to report suspicious activity, an anonymous reporting form is available online at http://la-safe.org/ by clicking the "Suspicious Activity" link. This allows individuals to report concerns without revealing their identity.

The investigation into this case is ongoing and remains active.

An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.