Grant Parish, Louisiana - An investigation carried out by the Louisiana State Police Special Victim's Unit (LSP SVU) led to the arrest of Billy Pilgrim, a 38-year-old resident of Pineville, Louisiana.

LSP SVU carried out an operation on February 6, 2024, and identified Billy Pilgrim as the suspect. Based on the investigation and gathered information, arrest warrants were obtained for Pilgrim. The arrest warrants were issued for the crimes of Computer Aided Solicitation of a Minor and Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile. Pilgrim was apprehended and taken to the Grant Parish Detention Center.

When Pilgrim was taken into custody, he was working for the Rapides Parish School Board Office. The investigation is still in progress and there are no additional details currently accessible.

The LSP SVU's main mission is to save and provide justice for those affected by crimes that involve the abuse of children and the trafficking of people for sexual or labor exploitation. It is crucial for the public to help by identifying suspects involved in such crimes and reporting any criminal or suspicious activity. The Louisiana State Police online reporting system allows the public to submit anonymous reports through a form provided on the website http://la-safe.org/ under the "Suspicious Activity" link.

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.