Sheriff’s Deputy in Louisiana Arrested for Alleged Illicit Acts Involving a Juvenile

Vernon Parish, Louisiana – On September 22, 2022, Louisiana State Police reported that during September 2022, the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office (VPSO) requested the LSP Special Victim’s Unit (LSP SVU) to investigate a complaint against one of their deputies regarding computer-aided solicitation of a child. During the inquiry, it was discovered that the suspect was communicating with a juvenile by sending explicit photographs and text messages.

LSP SVU identified the suspect as 57-year-old Randy Kennedy of Leesville, Louisiana on September 21, 2022. Arrest warrants were obtained for Kennedy as a result of the investigation and information acquired. The arrest warrants were issued for computer-aided solicitation of a minor, indecent behavior with a juvenile, and malfeasance in office. Kennedy was apprehended and booked into Vernon Parish Jail.

Kennedy was employed by the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office at the time of his arrest. The investigation is still open and ongoing. At this time, no additional information is available.

LSP SVU aims to rescue and bring to justice victims of crimes involving child exploitation and human trafficking for sex or labor. The public can help identify suspects accused of these crimes by reporting any unlawful or suspicious behavior. The public can use the Louisiana State Police online reporting system by submitting an anonymous report form to the proper investigators. To access the form, follow this link and click on the “Suspicious Activity” link.

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.