Sorrento, Louisiana - A Sorrento man faces nearly 800 counts of child pornography charges following an extensive investigation by Louisiana State Police and partner agencies.
Matthew Corkern, 35, of Sorrento, Louisiana, was arrested on April 25, 2025, after investigators discovered numerous videos of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) linked to his social media account.
The investigation began in December 2024 when the Louisiana State Police Special Victims Unit (LSP SVU) received a cybertip regarding the sexual exploitation of minors. The tip contained information about a social media account that housed multiple videos classified as CSAM.
Authorities obtained a search warrant for the account, which led them to identify Corkern as the account holder.
A multi-agency team executed search and arrest warrants at Corkern's residence in Sorrento on April 25. He was initially charged with 62 counts of Pornography Involving Juveniles Under the Age of 13 and booked into the Ascension Parish Jail.
Further digital forensic analysis uncovered an additional 730 images and videos of child sexual abuse material on Corkern's cellular device. This discovery led to additional charges on April 28, when Corkern faced 730 more counts of the same offense.
The investigation involved collaboration between several agencies, including the FBI Baton Rouge Field Office, Attorney General Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation, the Louisiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, the LSP Criminal Investigations Division Narcotics/Detectives unit, and the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office.
Authorities have indicated that the investigation remains ongoing, suggesting that additional charges could follow as the digital evidence continues to be analyzed.
Child sexual abuse material, sometimes referred to as child pornography, is defined as any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving a minor. Possession of such material is a serious federal crime that carries significant penalties.
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.